Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
National Louis University, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Chicago

$2,938/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chicago is $2,938 per month as of September 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,038 more per month.

$3.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chicago

790

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chicago rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 2% 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 $2,979, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Chicago run $2,845 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,107.

Listings

Studio

$2,366

-

13%

1 bedroom

$2,768

-

3%

2 bedroom

$4,030

-

14%

3 bedroom

$6,550

-

11%

4 bedroom

$8,574

-

179%

Studio

Average rent

$2,366

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,768

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,030

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,550

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,574

Last year

179%

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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Near North Side condo for rent in Chicago

Residential Lease, Chicago, IL

451 E Grand Ave #6012, Chicago, IL 60611

3 beds

3.5 baths

$32,500

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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 $2,938 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chicago?

Average rent prices in Chicago have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Chicago rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chicago is 55% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,038 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 $118,000/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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