Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
City Colleges of Chicago Malcolm X College, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Chicago

$2,900/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chicago is $2,900 per month as of September 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $1,000 more per month.

$2.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chicago

216

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chicago rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in City Colleges of Chicago Malcolm X College, IL

Average rent prices in Chicago have increased by 1% 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 City Colleges of Chicago Malcolm X College, IL

Rent prices in Chicago vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chicago is $2,903, whereas a house costs $3,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Chicago run $2,599 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,487.

Listings

Studio

$2,122

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$2,587

-

11%

2 bedroom

$3,428

-

4%

3 bedroom

$3,550

-

6%

4 bedroom

$6,500

-

68%

Studio

Average rent

$2,122

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,587

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,428

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,550

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last year

68%

The table above reflects average rent prices in City Colleges of Chicago Malcolm X College, 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.

Discover rentals in City Colleges of Chicago Malcolm X College, IL

927 S. Claremont - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

927 S. Claremont

927 S Claremont Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

2d ago

8

Very good

1301 W Roosevelt Road

1301 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60608

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

2216 W Adams St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Near West Side condo for rent in Chicago

736 S Oakley Blvd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Near West Side apartment for rent in Chicago

Residential Lease, Chicago, IL

736 S Oakley Blvd #2, Chicago, IL 60612

3 beds

1 bath

$2,500

$2,200

Price drop

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Frequently asked questions for City Colleges of Chicago Malcolm X College, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Chicago rental market.

How much is rent in Chicago?

The average rent in Chicago is $2,900 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chicago?

Average rent prices in Chicago have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Chicago rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chicago is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 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 $116,000/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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