Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Rush University, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Chicago

$2,925/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chicago is $2,925 per month as of October 2026. This is 54% above the national average rent, or $1,025 more per month.

$3.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chicago

509

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 Rush University, IL

Average rent prices in Chicago have increased by 12% 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 Rush University, IL

Rent prices in Chicago vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chicago is $2,936, whereas a house costs $3,875. 1-bedroom apartments in Chicago run $2,813 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,799.

Listings

Studio

$2,289

-

5%

1 bedroom

$2,786

-

19%

2 bedroom

$3,735

-

9%

3 bedroom

$4,657

-

1%

4 bedroom

$5,500

-

61%

Studio

Average rent

$2,289

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,786

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,735

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,657

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last year

61%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Rush 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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Landmark West Loop - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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Landmark West Loop

1035 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607

Studio–3 beds

1–3 baths

$2,225–$4,420

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4d ago

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13thirteen Randolph Street Lofts

1313 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607

1 bed

1 bath

$2,700–$2,950

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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1454 W Randolph St #2-2 - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

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2 beds

2 baths

$3,863

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.
513 S Damen Ave #2-2 - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

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2 beds

2 baths

$3,617

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 Rush University, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Chicago rental market.

How much is rent in Chicago?

The average rent in Chicago is $2,925 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chicago?

Average rent prices in Chicago have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Chicago rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chicago is 54% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,025 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 $117,000/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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