Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
National Louis University, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Chicago

$3,144/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chicago is $3,144 per month as of June 2026. This is 61% above the national average rent, or $1,194 more per month.

$3.62

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chicago

801

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chicago rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in National Louis University, IL

Average rent prices in Chicago have increased by 10% 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 National Louis University, IL

Rent prices in Chicago vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chicago is $3,193, whereas a house costs $3,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Chicago run $3,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,360.

Listings

Studio

$2,400

-

98%

1 bedroom

$2,950

-

104%

2 bedroom

$4,217

-

80%

3 bedroom

$6,680

-

59%

4 bedroom

$1,764

-

15%

Studio

Average rent

$2,400

Last year

98%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last year

104%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,217

Last year

80%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,680

Last year

59%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,764

Last year

15%

The table above reflects average rent prices in National Louis 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.

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Frequently asked questions for National Louis University, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Chicago rental market.

How much is rent in Chicago?

The average rent in Chicago is $3,144 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chicago?

Average rent prices in Chicago have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Chicago rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chicago is 61% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,194 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 $126,000/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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