Presidential Towers
555 W Madison St,
Chicago, IL 60661
Studio - 2 Beds | $1,445 - 6,810
Rental Market Trends in Chicago, IL
What is the average rent in Chicago, IL?
$1,842/month
Average Rent
660 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.8%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Chicago, IL is $1,842 per month. This is 18% higher than the national average rent price of $1,559/month, making Chicago one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Chicago, you can expect to pay about $1,478 per month for a studio, $1,842 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,338 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,810 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Chicago, IL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.8%, which averages out to $35 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated December 2024
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2023
2024
Rent Ranges in Chicago, IL
Last Updated December 2024
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
3%
Below $700/month
26%
$700 - $1,000/month
35%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
15%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
21%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chicago?
Based on current rent prices, South Lakefront, Far North Chicago and Edgewater are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chicago.
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Average Rent
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chicago?
Based on current rent prices, River North, Magnificent Mile and West Loop are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chicago.
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Average Rent
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Which Chicago neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Chicago with the most apartments available are Downtown Chicago, North Lakefront and Near North Side .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Chicago, IL?
Because the average rent in Chicago is $1,842, you’ll want to make about $6,140 per month or $73,680 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Chicago, IL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Chicago, IL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,002/month
$1,029/month
One Bedroom
$1,183/month
$1,235/month
Two Bedroom
$1,496/month
$1,584/month
Three Bedroom
$1,868/month
$2,178/month
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Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.