Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Average rent in
University of Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Chicago
$2,020/mo
45%vs previous year
The average rent in Chicago is $2,020 per month as of September 2026. This is 6% above the national average rent, or $120 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chicago
201
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 45% 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 $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Chicago run $1,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,115.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,257 | - | 64% | |
1 bedroom | $1,690 | - | 26% | |
2 bedroom | $2,200 | - | 41% | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | - | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,647 | - | 136% |
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 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,350 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,257
Last year
64%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,690
Last year
26%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last year
41%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,647
Last year
136%
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
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Houses
Average rent
$2,350
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.
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5d+ ago
Verified
1209 East Madison Park, Chicago, IL 60615
4–5 beds
2–3 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
46m ago
5445 S Ingleside Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio
1 bath
$712
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1h ago
5748 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Studio
1 bath
$726–$912
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5d+ ago
5540 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60637
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$786–$1,250
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3d ago
1d ago
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5200 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,699–$2,370
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1d ago
Verified
5035 S East End Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–3 beds
1–9 baths
$1,765–$3,550
Price drop
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3d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$3,595
$3,450
Price drop
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Available Aug 1
1d ago
Verified
5200 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,699–$2,370
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
5337 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5242 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,680–$3,045
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1101 E Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615
1 bed
1 bath
$1,675–$1,695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5200 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,699–$2,370
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5035 S East End Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–3 beds
1–9 baths
$1,765–$3,550
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5436 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
4 beds
2 baths
$3,150
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$3,595
$3,450
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
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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 $2,020 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chicago?
Average rent prices in Chicago have increased by 45% since last year.
How does Chicago rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chicago is 6% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $120 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).