Last updated on June 24, 2026

Average rent in
DePaul University, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Chicago

$2,450/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chicago is $2,450 per month as of June 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.

$3.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chicago

628

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chicago rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in DePaul University, IL

Average rent prices in Chicago have increased by 12% 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 DePaul University, IL

Rent prices in Chicago vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chicago is $2,395, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Chicago run $2,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,750

-

21%

1 bedroom

$2,450

-

25%

2 bedroom

$3,500

-

42%

3 bedroom

$4,200

-

16%

4 bedroom

$6,495

-

38%

Studio

Average rent

$1,750

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last year

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last year

42%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,495

Last year

38%

The table above reflects average rent prices in DePaul University, 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 DePaul University, IL

633 W Deming Pl #308 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lincoln Park apartment for rent in Chicago

633 W Deming - 308

633 W Deming Pl #308, Chicago, IL 60614

1 bed

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

2422 N Ashland Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.2

Very good

2422 N Ashland Ave

2422 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

3 beds

1 bath

$2,200–$2,300

Apartment for rent

733 W Oakdale Ave #GE - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Lakeview apartment for rent in Chicago

733 W Oakdale Ave #GE, Chicago, IL 60657

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

859 Oakdale/2915-19 Mildred - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

13h ago

8.5

Very good

859 Oakdale/2915-19 Mildred

859 W Oakdale Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$2,350–$5,245

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for DePaul University, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Chicago rental market.

How much is rent in Chicago?

The average rent in Chicago is $2,450 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chicago?

Average rent prices in Chicago have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Chicago rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chicago is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 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 $98,000/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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