Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Robert Morris University Illinois, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Chicago

$2,751/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chicago is $2,751 per month as of September 2026. This is 45% above the national average rent, or $851 more per month.

$3.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chicago

597

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 Robert Morris University Illinois, 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 Robert Morris University Illinois, IL

Rent prices in Chicago vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chicago is $2,785, whereas a house costs $2,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Chicago run $2,659 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,800.

Listings

Studio

$2,277

-

16%

1 bedroom

$2,601

-

6%

2 bedroom

$3,783

-

13%

3 bedroom

$6,150

-

16%

4 bedroom

$7,462

-

109%

Studio

Average rent

$2,277

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,601

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,783

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,150

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,462

Last year

109%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Robert Morris University Illinois, 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 Robert Morris University Illinois, IL

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3d ago

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188 North Wells Street

188 N Wells St #1236, Chicago, IL 60606

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,400–$1,970

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3d ago

8.3

Very good

820 Michigan by 3L Living

820 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,599–$2,599

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8h ago

7.8

Very good

30 East Roosevelt

30 E Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60605

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,700–$2,100

63 E Lake St #405M - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

Loop apartment for rent in Chicago

Studio

1 bath

$1,769

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Frequently asked questions for Robert Morris University Illinois, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Chicago rental market.

How much is rent in Chicago?

The average rent in Chicago is $2,751 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 45% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $851 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 $110,000/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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