Chicago, IL rental market

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Last updated August 27, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for 1 bedroom properties in Chicago, IL is $1,750.

Average rent

$1,750

Month-over-month change

-$50

Year-over-year change

$0

Available rentals

2,411

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for 1 bedroom properties is $400 to $18,069.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$01
$6004
$70014
$80038
$90085
$1,00085
$1,100100
$1,200142
$1,300255
$1,400278
$1,500214
$1,600209
$1,700191
$1,800149
$1,900133
$2,00086
$2,100101
$2,200135
$2,300116
$2,400121
$2,500116
$2,60075
$2,70080
$2,80060
$2,90046
$3,00038
$3,10033
$3,20029
$3,30011
$3,40013
$3,50015
$3,6007
$3,7008
$3,8005
$3,9004
$4,0004
$4,1002
$4,2001
$4,4003
$4,5003
$4,6001
$4,7006
$4,8004
$4,9001
$5,000+8

Average rent price over time

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,822$1,675
Feb$1,750$1,728
Mar$1,779$1,750
Apr$1,795$1,799
May$1,750$1,800
Jun$1,766$1,800
Jul$1,795$1,800
Aug$1,795$1,795
Sep$1,750No data
Oct$1,750No data
Nov$1,700No data
Dec$1,697No data

Market temperature

The Chicago, IL rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Chicago, IL is 10% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Chicago, IL?

The average rent in Chicago, IL is $1,995.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Chicago, IL?

Houses in Chicago, IL rent between $400 - $33,610 with an average rent of $1,995.

3. How has the rent in Chicago, IL changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Chicago, IL increased by $28

4. How much has the rent in Chicago, IL increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Chicago, IL decreased by $5

5. How many available rentals are there in Chicago, IL?

There are currently 8,405 rentals available in Chicago, IL.

6. How do rent prices in Chicago, IL compare with the national average?

The average rent in Chicago, IL is $1,995 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.