Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
DePaul University, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Chicago

$2,495/mo

increased by21%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chicago is $2,495 per month as of October 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $595 more per month.

$4.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chicago

611

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chicago rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 21% 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 $2,450, whereas a house costs $6,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Chicago run $2,440 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,572.

Listings

Studio

$1,747

-

13%

1 bedroom

$2,420

-

11%

2 bedroom

$3,700

-

12%

3 bedroom

$4,797

-

50%

4 bedroom

$6,495

-

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,747

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,420

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,797

Last year

50%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,495

Last year

6%

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

713 W Diversey Pkwy #9 - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

Lakeview condo for rent in Chicago

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

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.
633 W Deming Pl #7A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lincoln Park townhouse for rent in Chicago

633 W Deming - 7A

633 W Deming Pl #7A, Chicago, IL 60614

1 bed

1 bath

$1,395

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.
2321 N Greenview Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lincoln Park apartment for rent in Chicago

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

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.
2350 N Geneva Ter - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lincoln Park condo for rent in Chicago

2 beds

2 baths

$2,095

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.

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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 $2,495 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chicago?

Average rent prices in Chicago have increased by 21% since last year.

How does Chicago rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chicago is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $595 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 $100,000/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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