Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 25, 2026
Average rent in
Columbia College Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Chicago
$2,945/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Chicago is $2,945 per month as of June 2026. This is 51% above the national average rent, or $995 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chicago
583
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 14% 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 $2,962, whereas a house costs $3,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Chicago run $2,819 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,940.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,358 | - | 122% | |
1 bedroom | $2,750 | - | 134% | |
2 bedroom | $3,900 | - | 117% | |
3 bedroom | $6,206 | - | 82% | |
4 bedroom | $3,599 | - | 23% |
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 | $2,962 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $2,750 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $3,700 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,599 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,358
Last year
122%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last year
134%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last year
117%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,206
Last year
82%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,599
Last year
23%
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
$2,962
Condos
Average rent
$2,750
Houses
Average rent
$3,700
Rooms
Average rent
$1,599
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
1d ago
Verified
633 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60605
Studio
1 bath
$2,359–$2,499
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
Loop condo for rent in Chicago
363 E Wacker Dr #5701, Chicago, IL 60601
3 beds
3 baths
$23,500
Condo for rent
2h 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
Verified
4 beds
4 baths
$13,700
Apartment for rent
Available May 18
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$13,424
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1000 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,627–$8,898
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
29 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60603
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,577–$4,959
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
633 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60605
Studio
1 bath
$2,359–$2,499
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
Verified
201 N Garland Ct #3101, Chicago, IL 60601
1 bed
1 bath
$3,527
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
2h ago
Verified
29 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60603
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,577–$4,959
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
525 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$2,950
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$6,630
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,362
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1000 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,627–$8,898
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
29 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60603
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,577–$4,959
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
537 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,050–$2,850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
633 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60605
Studio
1 bath
$2,359–$2,499
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
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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 $2,945 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chicago?
Average rent prices in Chicago have increased by 14% since last year.
How does Chicago rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chicago is 51% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $995 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 $118,000/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).