Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
VanderCook College of Music, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Chicago

$1,659/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chicago is $1,659 per month as of October 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $241 less per month.

$1.87

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chicago

62

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 VanderCook College of Music, IL

Average rent prices in Chicago have increased by 11% 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 VanderCook College of Music, IL

Rent prices in Chicago vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chicago is $1,585, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Chicago run $1,339 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,262

-

8%

1 bedroom

$1,345

-

1%

2 bedroom

$1,775

-

2%

3 bedroom

$2,195

-

22%

4 bedroom

$3,300

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,262

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,345

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,775

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

The table above reflects average rent prices in VanderCook College of Music, 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 VanderCook College of Music, IL

3434 S Wallace St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bridgeport apartment for rent in Chicago

3 beds

2 baths

$650

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.
Oakwood Shores Apartments* - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.2

Very good

Oakwood Shores Apartments*

3859 S Vincennes Ave, Chicago, IL 60653

1–2 beds

1 bath

$955–$1,600

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.
Prairie Shores - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

12h ago

8.5

Very good

Prairie Shores

2937 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$970–$9,681

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.
802 W 31st St #2R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bridgeport apartment for rent in Chicago

One Bedroom and One Bath, Central Heat & Window AC.

802 W 31st St #2R, Chicago, IL 60608

1 bed

1 bath

$980

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.

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Frequently asked questions for VanderCook College of Music, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Chicago rental market.

How much is rent in Chicago?

The average rent in Chicago is $1,659 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chicago?

Average rent prices in Chicago have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Chicago rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chicago is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $241 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Chicago?

To comfortably afford rent in Chicago, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/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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