Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Lexington College, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Chicago

$3,000/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chicago is $3,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,100 more per month.

$3.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chicago

1,103

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chicago rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Lexington College, IL

Average rent prices in Chicago have increased by 9% 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 Lexington College, IL

Rent prices in Chicago vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chicago is $3,000, whereas a house costs $5,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Chicago run $2,889 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,932.

Listings

Studio

$2,338

-

8%

1 bedroom

$2,850

-

12%

2 bedroom

$3,900

-

9%

3 bedroom

$5,250

-

5%

4 bedroom

$5,500

-

22%

Studio

Average rent

$2,338

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,250

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last year

22%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lexington College, 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 Lexington College, IL

5d+ ago

8

Very good

1301 W Roosevelt Road

1301 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60608

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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.
8XXX S Peoria St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Near West Side apartment for rent in Chicago

Auburn Gresham Beauty

8XXX S Peoria St #2, Chicago, IL 60607

4 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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.
915 Aberdeen - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

915 Aberdeen

915 S Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL 60607

2 beds

2 baths

$2,300

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.
901 S Bishop St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Near West Side apartment for rent in Chicago

UIC / Little Italy - Lovely 2 Bed 1 Bath Apt.

901 S Bishop St #2, Chicago, IL 60607

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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 Lexington College, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Chicago rental market.

How much is rent in Chicago?

The average rent in Chicago is $3,000 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chicago?

Average rent prices in Chicago have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Chicago rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chicago is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,100 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 $120,000/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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