What's the average rent in Chicago, IL?

Rental Market Trends in Chicago, IL

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Chicago, IL is $2,000 per month, which is 2% higher than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,000

-4.8%-$100 decrease month-over-month

0.0%No change year over year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

9,841

APARTMENTS

$1,865

HOUSES

$2,556

TOWNHOUSES

$2,500

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Chicago, IL at $1,865 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,556 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	$1,900
2 Bedrooms	$2,050
3 Bedrooms	$2,400
4 Bedrooms	$2,650
All	$2,000

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Chicago, IL is $1,900 per month, followed by $2,050 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,400 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,650 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,395
2 Bedrooms	$2,450
3 Bedrooms	$2,950
4 Bedrooms	$3,950
All	$2,500

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Chicago, IL is $2,395 per month, followed by $2,450 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,950 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,950 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,925
2 Bedrooms	$2,000
3 Bedrooms	$2,350
4 Bedrooms	$2,600
All	$2,090

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Chicago, IL is $1,925 per month, followed by $2,000 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,350 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,600 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,500
2 Bedrooms	$1,890
3 Bedrooms	$2,500
4 Bedrooms	$2,650
All	$2,556

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Chicago, IL is $1,500 per month, followed by $1,890 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,500 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,650 for a 4 bedroom house.