Chicago, IL rental market

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Last updated August 10, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for houses in Chicago, IL is $2,500.

Average rent

$2,500

Month-over-month change

$0

Year-over-year change

+$100

Avg. Days On Market

43

Available rentals

278

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for houses is $500 to $22,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$5001
$6003
$7001
$1,0003
$1,1005
$1,2002
$1,3005
$1,4001
$1,5006
$1,6007
$1,70016
$1,80017
$1,90028
$2,00019
$2,10020
$2,20025
$2,30022
$2,40028
$2,50019
$2,6007
$2,70020
$2,80019
$2,90013
$3,00015
$3,10010
$3,2006
$3,3006
$3,40016
$3,50010
$3,6001
$3,7004
$3,8007
$3,9004
$4,0004
$4,1004
$4,2003
$4,3002
$4,4003
$4,5004
$4,6004
$4,7001
$4,8003
$4,9006
$5,000+28

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $100 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,372$2,400
Feb$2,250$2,400
Mar$2,297$2,400
Apr$2,297$2,500
May$2,300$2,500
Jun$2,395$2,500
Jul$2,300$2,500
Aug$2,500$2,500
Sep$2,400No data
Oct$2,500No data
Nov$2,500No data
Dec$2,500No 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 6% 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 $2,000.

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 $2,000.

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

In the last year, the rent in Chicago, IL increased by $5

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

In the last month, the rent in Chicago, IL did not change.

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

There are currently 8,649 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 $2,000 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.