Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
Columbia College Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Chicago
$2,815/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Chicago is $2,815 per month as of October 2026. This is 48% above the national average rent, or $915 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chicago
1,107
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 7% 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 $2,807, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Chicago run $2,740 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,830.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,343 | - | 16% | |
1 bedroom | $2,697 | - | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $3,800 | - | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $5,685 | - | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $6,730 | - |  44% |
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 | $2,807 | - | 7% | |
Condos | $2,950 | - | 11% | |
Houses | $3,250 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,343
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,697
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,685
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,730
Last year
44%
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
$2,807
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$2,950
Last year
11%
Houses
Average rent
$3,250
Last year
No Change
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
5d+ ago
South Loop house for rent in Chicago
1314 S Wabash Ave #3, Chicago, IL 60605
3 beds
1 bath
$3,075
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5h ago
Verified
1000 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$2,380–$16,992
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Loop condo for rent in Chicago
363 E Wacker Dr #1506, Chicago, IL 60601
3 beds
2.5 baths
$14,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
12h ago
717 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60605
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$1,843–$13,822
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information 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
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
29 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60603
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,179–$3,480
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
1000 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,408–$10,055
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$6,628
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$7,122
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,023
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,600
Price dropped $160Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
1 bed
1.5 baths
$2,894
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
1000 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,408–$10,055
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,784
Price dropped $116Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,929
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,600
Price dropped $160Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $2,815 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chicago?
Average rent prices in Chicago have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Chicago rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chicago is 48% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $915 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 $113,000/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).