What's the average rent in Chicago, IL?

Rental Market Trends in Chicago, IL

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Chicago, IL is $2,100 per month, which is 8% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,100

0.0%No change month over month

2.9%$60 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

10,548

APARTMENTS

$1,905

HOUSES

$2,600

TOWNHOUSES

$2,500

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Chicago, IL at $1,905 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,600 per month. Townhomes average $2,500 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,950
2 Bedrooms	$2,100
3 Bedrooms	$2,400
4 Bedrooms	$2,950
All	$2,100

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Chicago, IL is $1,950 per month, followed by $2,100 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,400 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,950 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,100
2 Bedrooms	$2,375
3 Bedrooms	$2,500
4 Bedrooms	$5,450
All	$2,500

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Chicago, IL is $2,100 per month, followed by $2,375 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,500 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $5,450 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,975
2 Bedrooms	$2,050
3 Bedrooms	$2,350
4 Bedrooms	$2,950
All	$2,100

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Chicago, IL is $1,975 per month, followed by $2,050 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,350 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,950 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,500
2 Bedrooms	$1,917
3 Bedrooms	$2,500
4 Bedrooms	$2,650
All	$2,600

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Chicago, IL is $1,500 per month, followed by $1,917 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,500 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,650 for a 4 bedroom house.