Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
University of Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Chicago
$2,025/mo
25%vs previous year
The average rent in Chicago is $2,025 per month as of October 2026. This is 7% above the national average rent, or $125 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chicago
210
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chicago rentals at each price point
Rent trends in University of Chicago, IL
Average rent prices in Chicago have increased by 25% 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
University of Chicago, IL
Rent prices in Chicago vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chicago is $1,995, whereas a house costs $2,125. 1-bedroom apartments in Chicago run $1,731 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,092.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,199 | - | 40% | |
1 bedroom | $1,725 | - | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,099 | - | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,397 | - |  2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | - | 1650% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in University of Chicago, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,995 | - | 25% | |
Condos | $2,500 | - | - | |
Houses | $2,125 | - | - | |
Rooms | $590 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,199
Last year
40%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,725
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,099
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,397
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last year
1650%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in University of Chicago, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,995
Last year
25%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Houses
Average rent
$2,125
Rooms
Average rent
$590
The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Chicago, 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 University of Chicago, IL
5d+ ago
Verified
1209 East Madison Park, Chicago, IL 60615
4–5 beds
2–3 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
4h ago
5445 S Ingleside Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio
0–1 bath
$684–$748
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.Apartment for rent
5h ago
5748 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Studio
1 bath
$726–$912
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
5540 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60637
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$815–$1,559
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
1154 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637
Studio
0 baths
$4,095–$5,119
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
5200 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550–$1,995
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
5035 S East End Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,805–$3,510
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5252 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,985–$4,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
1h ago
Verified
5300 S Drexel Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
2 beds
1 bath
$1,805–$1,980
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
5411 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$1,999
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5242 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,675–$3,045
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1350 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,499–$2,090
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
5200 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550–$1,995
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
5213 S Dorchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
4 beds
2 baths
$3,000
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
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Frequently asked questions for University of Chicago, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Chicago rental market.
How much is rent in Chicago?
The average rent in Chicago is $2,025 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chicago?
Average rent prices in Chicago have increased by 25% since last year.
How does Chicago rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chicago is 7% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $125 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 $81,000/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).