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Property type
Last updated on June 24, 2026
Average rent in
University of Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 24, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Chicago
$2,050/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in Chicago is $2,050 per month as of June 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chicago
216
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 17% 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 $2,010, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Chicago run $1,870 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,095.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,335 | - | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $1,867 | - | 25% | |
2 bedroom | $2,090 | - | 22% | |
3 bedroom | $2,550 | - | 33% | |
4 bedroom | $3,550 | - | 24% |
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 | $2,010 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $2,250 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $3,400 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,335
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,867
Last year
25%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,090
Last year
22%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last year
33%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,550
Last year
24%
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
$2,010
Condos
Average rent
$2,250
Houses
Average rent
$3,400
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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18h ago
Verified
1209 East Madison Park, Chicago, IL 60615
4–5 beds
2–3 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5445 S Ingleside Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$684–$2,062
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1d ago
5748 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$726–$1,549
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8h ago
6801 6801 - 6811 S Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60637
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$900–$1,250
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5d+ ago
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1616 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,870–$5,606
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5d+ ago
Verified
5557 S University Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
2 beds
1 bath
$3,895–$5,714
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5200 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,685–$2,370
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15h ago
Verified
5035 S East End Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–3 beds
1–9 baths
$1,740–$3,505
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5131 S Kimbark Ave #4, Chicago, IL 60615
4 beds
4 baths
$4,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
Verified
5200 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,685–$2,370
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 20
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 11
17h ago
Verified
1310 E Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$2,945
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5200 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,685–$2,370
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
5035 S East End Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–3 beds
1–9 baths
$1,740–$3,505
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
5046 S Champlain Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,975
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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 $2,050 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chicago?
Average rent prices in Chicago have increased by 17% since last year.
How does Chicago rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chicago is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 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 $82,000/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).