What's the average rent in Chicago, IL?

Rental Market Trends in Chicago, IL

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Chicago, IL is $2,033 per month, which is 5% higher than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,033

1.7%$33 increase month-over-month

1.7%$33 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

10,225

APARTMENTS

$1,889

HOUSES

$2,545

TOWNHOUSES

$2,500

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Chicago, IL at $1,889 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,545 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	$1,895
2 Bedrooms	$2,069
3 Bedrooms	$2,400
4 Bedrooms	$2,800
All	$2,033

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Chicago, IL is $1,895 per month, followed by $2,069 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,400 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,800 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$740
2 Bedrooms	$2,300
3 Bedrooms	$2,350
4 Bedrooms	$4,000
All	$2,500

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Chicago, IL is $740 per month, followed by $2,300 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,350 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,000 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,895
2 Bedrooms	$2,000
3 Bedrooms	$2,400
4 Bedrooms	$3,000
All	$2,100

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Chicago, IL is $1,895 per month, followed by $2,000 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,400 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,000 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,400
2 Bedrooms	$1,795
3 Bedrooms	$2,300
4 Bedrooms	$2,600
All	$2,545

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Chicago, IL is $1,400 per month, followed by $1,795 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,300 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,600 for a 4 bedroom house.