What's the average rent in Chicago, IL?

Rental Market Trends in Chicago, IL

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of October 2026, the average rent in Chicago, IL is $2,052 per month, which is 5% higher than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,052

1.7%$34 increase month-over-month

2.9%$57 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

8,854

APARTMENTS

$1,858

HOUSES

$2,600

TOWNHOUSES

$2,500

As of October 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Chicago, IL at $1,858 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	$1,860
2 Bedrooms	$2,100
3 Bedrooms	$2,400
4 Bedrooms	$2,650
All	$2,052

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Chicago, IL is $1,860 per month, followed by $2,100 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	$2,300
2 Bedrooms	$2,300
3 Bedrooms	$2,500
4 Bedrooms	$2,800
All	$2,500

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Chicago, IL is $2,300 per month, followed by $2,300 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,500 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,800 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,850
2 Bedrooms	$2,075
3 Bedrooms	$2,400
4 Bedrooms	$2,600
All	$2,100

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Chicago, IL is $1,850 per month, followed by $2,075 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,400 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,600 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,350
2 Bedrooms	$1,980
3 Bedrooms	$2,450
4 Bedrooms	$2,650
All	$2,600

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Chicago, IL is $1,350 per month, followed by $1,980 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,450 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,650 for a 4 bedroom house.