Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Catholic Theological Union, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Chicago

$2,035/mo

increased by57%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chicago is $2,035 per month as of September 2026. This is 7% above the national average rent, or $135 more per month.

$2.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chicago

159

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chicago rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Catholic Theological Union, IL

Average rent prices in Chicago have increased by 57% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Catholic Theological Union, IL

Rent prices in Chicago vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chicago is $2,025, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Chicago run $1,699 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,315.

Listings

Studio

$1,237

-

76%

1 bedroom

$1,702

-

34%

2 bedroom

$2,332

-

42%

3 bedroom

$2,795

-

54%

4 bedroom

$3,695

-

165%

Studio

Average rent

$1,237

Last year

76%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,702

Last year

34%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,332

Last year

42%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last year

54%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,695

Last year

165%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Catholic Theological Union, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

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1209 Madison/1210 Hyde Park - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.6

Very good

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1209 Madison/1210 Hyde Park

1209 East Madison Park, Chicago, IL 60615

4–5 beds

2–3 baths

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5445 Ingleside By 3L Living - Photo 1 of 1
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4d ago

7.4

Very good

5445 Ingleside By 3L Living

5445 S Ingleside Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

Studio

1 bath

$712

4611 South Drexel Boulevard - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.3

Very good

4611 South Drexel Boulevard

4611 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL 60653

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,198–$1,425

Drexel Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.7

Excellent

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Drexel Terrace

5043 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,357–$1,760

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Frequently asked questions for Catholic Theological Union, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Chicago rental market.

How much is rent in Chicago?

The average rent in Chicago is $2,035 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chicago?

Average rent prices in Chicago have increased by 57% since last year.

How does Chicago rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chicago is 7% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $135 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Chicago?

To comfortably afford rent in Chicago, you'd need to earn approximately $81,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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