Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
Rush University, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Chicago

$2,905/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chicago is $2,905 per month as of June 2026. This is 49% above the national average rent, or $955 more per month.

$3.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chicago

355

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 Rush University, IL

Average rent prices in Chicago have increased by 7% 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 $2,955, whereas a house costs $3,797. 1-bedroom apartments in Chicago run $2,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,650.

Listings

Studio

$2,336

-

24%

1 bedroom

$2,796

-

31%

2 bedroom

$3,600

-

14%

3 bedroom

$4,464

-

2%

4 bedroom

$3,997

-

45%

Studio

Average rent

$2,336

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,796

Last year

31%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,464

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,997

Last year

45%

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.

Discover rentals in Rush University, IL

1016 S Claremont Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Near West Side apartment for rent in Chicago

1 bed

1 bath

$1,225

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 11

3d ago

8

Very good

1301 W Roosevelt Road

1301 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60608

Studio

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

3146-3150 W Franklin Blvd - 3150- 3RD - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Near West Side apartment for rent in Chicago

3146-3150 W Franklin Blvd - 3150- 3RD

3146-3150 W Franklin Blvd - 3150- 3RD, Chicago, IL 60612

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

805 S. Bishop - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

1d ago

8

Very good

805 S. Bishop

805 S Bishop St, Chicago, IL 60607

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,500–$2,200

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,905 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chicago?

Average rent prices in Chicago have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Chicago rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chicago is 49% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $955 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 $116,000/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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