Average Rent in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL Rents

Back of the Yards rentals average $875 for a 1-bedroom rental to $1,850 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,500, or roughly $21 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $4 (-0.52%) year-over-year from $854 to $850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $25 (2.94%) year-over-year from $850 to $875. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (7.14%) year-over-year from $1,167 to $1,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $226 (14.65%) year-over-year from $1,542 to $1,768. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $583 (33.02%) year-over-year from $1,767 to $2,350. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.76% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.66% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 17.76% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.69% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$17.50	$875	$850 (2.94%)	$1,245 (-29.72%)
2 BR	$21.50	$1,250	$1,167 (7.14%)	$1,087 (15.03%)
3 BR	$21.21	$1,768	$1,542 (14.65%)	$1,441 (22.64%)
4+ BR	$16.17	$2,350	$1,767 (33.02%)	$1,658 (41.77%)

Historical Rents in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near Back of the Yards

There are a total of 12 cities nearby Back of the Yards. The average rent in Back of the Yards is currently $2,405 per month. Our records show that Oak Park, IL, with an average rent of $2,119, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL is Naperville, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,900 per month.

Let's compare Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 119.97% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL are about 77.00% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 69.73% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 12 total cities near Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oak Park, IL	$1,929	$2,419	$2,150	$2,119
Palatine, IL	$1,300	$1,500	$2,050	$2,300
Joliet, IL	N/A	$1,313	$1,900	$2,379
Skokie, IL	$1,150	$2,300	$2,200	$2,400
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,233	$2,325	$2,400
Wheaton, IL	$1,425	$1,850	$2,533	$2,411
Evanston, IL	$2,110	$1,795	$2,395	$2,500
Chicago, IL	$2,140	$2,576	$3,048	$2,575
Arlington Heights, IL	$1,200	$2,000	$2,225	$2,600
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,625	$2,350	$2,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Back of the Yards

There are a total of 30 neighborhoods in or near Back of the Yards. Some of these neighborhoods include South Shore, Edgewater, and Austin. We've included all of these top 30 neighborhoods in or near Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,406 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Back of the Yards's average rent, which is only $1,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Back of the Yards, South Shore has the most affordable average rent at $1,575 per month. Whereas, at $3,952 average rent per month, DePaul is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Back of the Yards. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$995	$1,200	$1,450	$1,575
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,364	$1,600	$2,498	$1,650
Austin, Chicago, IL	$1,150	$1,174	$1,600	$1,750
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,341	$1,450	$2,000	$1,784
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,565	$1,850	$1,880
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,338	$1,495	$1,905	$1,903
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	$1,550	$1,400	$1,650	$1,925
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,095	$1,373	$2,350	$1,925
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,395	$1,980	$2,500	$1,985
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,275	$1,513	$2,000	$2,000
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	$1,998	$1,498	$2,025	$2,050
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,500	$2,200	$2,200
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,550	$1,950	$2,650	$2,250
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,513	$1,750	$2,075	$2,350
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,695	$2,233	$2,520	$2,400
University Village - Little Italy, Chicago, IL	$2,004	$2,336	$3,036	$2,412
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,505	$2,297	$3,100	$2,495
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$995	$1,700	$2,373	$2,625
Bucktown, Chicago, IL	$2,191	$2,629	$3,550	$2,641
Tri-Taylor, Chicago, IL	$2,205	$2,515	$3,059	$2,673
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$2,741	$4,152	$2,737
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,268	$2,658	$3,519	$2,850
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,398	$2,870	$4,050	$2,864
Wicker Park, Chicago, IL	$2,400	$2,880	$3,200	$2,915
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	$2,332	$2,868	$3,809	$2,935
Goose Island, Chicago, IL	$2,075	$3,052	$4,545	$3,025
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$2,380	$2,889	$4,178	$3,035
West Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,361	$3,025	$4,142	$3,074
West Town, Chicago, IL	$2,517	$2,978	$4,268	$3,175
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$2,195	$2,650	$3,750	$3,952

Top Counties Near Back of the Yards

There are a total of 28 counties located by Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Worth, IL, Proviso, IL, and Leyden, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,398. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Worth, IL. Its average rent per month is $1,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Vernon, IL is the most expensive county by Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL is 88.57% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL is 70.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Worth, IL	$1,350	$1,450	$1,675	$1,800
Proviso, IL	$1,195	$1,425	$1,800	$1,875
Leyden, IL	N/A	$1,488	$1,895	$1,898
Oak Park, IL	$1,929	$2,419	$2,150	$2,119
Thornton, IL	$1,250	$1,200	$1,613	$2,175
Lyons, IL	$1,650	$1,500	$1,825	$2,300
York, IL	N/A	$1,650	$2,000	$2,375
Evanston, IL	$2,110	$1,795	$2,395	$2,500
Chicago, IL	$2,140	$2,576	$3,048	$2,575
Niles, IL	$1,150	$2,300	$2,250	$2,700

Top Zipcodes Near Back of the Yards

There are a total of 37 zipcodes in or near Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,300.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,520. That's at least $40 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL is $1,795 per month. Or in other words, $34 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,390 per month. Which comes out to $27 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60653, Chicago, IL	$995	$1,700	$2,390	$2,585
60615, Chicago, IL	$1,125	$1,498	$1,925	$2,268
60608, Chicago, IL	$1,998	$1,498	$2,000	$2,045
60616, Chicago, IL	$1,744	$2,425	$3,037	$2,665
60637, Chicago, IL	$1,125	$1,565	$1,625	$1,850
60623, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,375	$1,600	$1,700
60607, Chicago, IL	$2,400	$2,888	$3,915	$2,994
60605, Chicago, IL	$2,293	$2,728	$3,699	$2,851
60612, Chicago, IL	$2,190	$2,436	$2,900	$2,650
60661, Chicago, IL	$2,272	$2,825	$3,792	$2,917

Frequently Asked Questions - Back of the Yards Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL apartments for rent is approximately $1,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $875 and an average price per square feet of $17.50. There are a total of 1 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Back of the Yards.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,250 and an average price per square feet of $21.50. There are a total of 9 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Back of the Yards.

How have rent prices in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL?

A reasonable rent price in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL is around $1,200/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.