Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 22, 2026
Average rent in
University of Illinois Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Chicago
$3,020/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Chicago is $3,020 per month as of August 2026. This is 57% above the national average rent, or $1,095 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chicago
499
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chicago rentals at each price point
Rent trends in University of Illinois Chicago, IL
Average rent prices in Chicago have increased by 8% 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 Illinois Chicago, IL
Rent prices in Chicago vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chicago is $3,000, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Chicago run $2,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,960.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,212 | - | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $2,700 | - | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $3,900 | - | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $5,929 | - | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $3,645 | - | No Change |
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 Illinois Chicago, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,000 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $2,976 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $4,200 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,212
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,929
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,645
Last year
No Change
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 Illinois Chicago, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,000
Condos
Average rent
$2,976
Houses
Average rent
$4,200
The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Illinois 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 Illinois Chicago, IL
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$15,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Near West Side house for rent in Chicago
1114 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60607
3 beds
3 baths
$15,787
House for rent
5d+ ago
Near West Side house for rent in Chicago
1114 W Carroll Ave #3203, Chicago, IL 60607
2 beds
2.5 baths
$13,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$17,750
$10,270
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1035 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,259–$4,505
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1313 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
1 bed
1 bath
$2,415–$2,950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Near West Side condo for rent in Chicago
17 N Loomis St #4H, Chicago, IL 60607
2 beds
2 baths
$5,750
$5,300
Price drop
Condo for rent
6h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,289
$4,719
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1313 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
1 bed
1 bath
$2,415–$2,950
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,289
$4,719
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,999
$3,549
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,088
$3,616
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Near West Side condo for rent in Chicago
17 N Loomis St #4H, Chicago, IL 60607
2 beds
2 baths
$5,750
$5,300
Price drop
Condo for rent
6h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,289
$4,719
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,950
$5,350
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,999
$3,549
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for University of Illinois Chicago, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Chicago rental market.
How much is rent in Chicago?
The average rent in Chicago is $3,020 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chicago?
Average rent prices in Chicago have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Chicago rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chicago is 57% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,095 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 $121,000/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).