Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Average rent in
Columbia College Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Chicago
$2,740/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Chicago is $2,740 per month as of September 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $840 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chicago
539
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chicago rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Columbia College Chicago, IL
Average rent prices in Chicago have increased by 3% 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
Columbia College Chicago, IL
Rent prices in Chicago vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chicago is $2,745, whereas a house costs $2,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Chicago run $2,670 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,262 | - | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $2,600 | - | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $3,800 | - | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $5,930 | - | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $7,348 | - | 92% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Columbia College Chicago, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,745 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $2,750 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,850 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,899 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,262
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,930
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,348
Last year
92%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Columbia College Chicago, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,745
Condos
Average rent
$2,750
Houses
Average rent
$2,850
Rooms
Average rent
$1,899
The table above reflects average rent prices in Columbia College Chicago, 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 Columbia College Chicago, IL
3d ago
731 S Plymouth Ct, Chicago, IL 60605
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,929–$2,599
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Near West Side condo for rent in Chicago
625 W Jackson Blvd #212, Chicago, IL 60661
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Condo for rent
4d ago
South Loop house for rent in Chicago
1314 S Wabash Ave #3, Chicago, IL 60605
3 beds
1 bath
$3,175
House for rent
1d ago
1464 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
3 beds
2 baths
$3,900
Condo for rent
Available Sep 6
2d ago
Verified
1000 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$2,200–$30,754
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Loop condo for rent in Chicago
701 S Wells St #3400, Chicago, IL 60607
4 beds
2.5 baths
$14,500
Condo for rent
26m ago
717 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60605
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$1,843–$13,822
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Loop apartment for rent in Chicago
60 E Randolph St #PH23A, Chicago, IL 60601
3 beds
3.5 baths
$13,332
Apartment for rent
10m ago
Verified
29 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60603
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,179–$3,645
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
1000 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,605–$6,937
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,446
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,266
$3,900
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,149
$3,937
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,350
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,814
Apartment for rent
10m ago
Verified
29 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60603
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,179–$3,645
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
1000 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,605–$6,937
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,266
$3,900
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,149
$3,937
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Columbia College Chicago, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Chicago rental market.
How much is rent in Chicago?
The average rent in Chicago is $2,740 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chicago?
Average rent prices in Chicago have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Chicago rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chicago is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $840 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 $110,000/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).