Chicago, IL rental market

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Last updated August 20, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for 2 bedroom properties in Chicago, IL is $2,100.

Average rent

$2,100

Month-over-month change

$0

Year-over-year change

+$25

Available rentals

3,410

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for 2 bedroom properties is $795 to $25,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$7002
$8005
$90017
$1,00054
$1,100110
$1,200164
$1,300192
$1,400254
$1,500306
$1,600291
$1,700296
$1,800263
$1,900227
$2,000201
$2,100225
$2,200189
$2,300178
$2,400170
$2,500115
$2,600126
$2,700106
$2,80086
$2,900122
$3,00092
$3,10063
$3,20064
$3,30053
$3,40090
$3,50087
$3,60055
$3,70045
$3,80061
$3,90059
$4,00042
$4,10032
$4,20032
$4,30027
$4,40028
$4,50026
$4,60013
$4,70012
$4,80011
$4,90011
$5,000+88

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $25 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,000$1,925
Feb$1,995$1,950
Mar$2,095$2,000
Apr$2,100$2,075
May$2,081$2,100
Jun$2,050$2,150
Jul$2,100$2,133
Aug$2,100$2,100
Sep$2,095No data
Oct$1,995No data
Nov$1,975No data
Dec$1,950No 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 11% 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 - $27,500 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 $31

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 8,520 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.