Average Rent in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical Bronzeville, Chicago, IL Rents

Bronzeville rentals average $1,200 for a studio rental to $3,300 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,450, or roughly $23 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $13 (1.15%) year-over-year from $1,083 to $1,095. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $181 (-10.60%) year-over-year from $1,706 to $1,525. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $218 (10.01%) year-over-year from $2,182 to $2,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $492 (21.30%) year-over-year from $2,308 to $2,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $209 (6.77%) year-over-year from $3,091 to $3,300. 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 4.58% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.33% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.12% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.69% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.24% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$42.86	$1,095	$1,083 (1.15%)	$707 (54.95%)
1 BR	$32.00	$1,525	$1,706 (-10.60%)	$1,237 (23.33%)
2 BR	$25.08	$2,400	$2,182 (10.01%)	$1,749 (37.21%)
3 BR	$20.76	$2,800	$2,308 (21.30%)	$2,397 (16.83%)
4+ BR	$19.33	$3,300	$3,091 (6.77%)	$2,431 (35.73%)

Historical Rents in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near Bronzeville

There are a total of 13 cities nearby Bronzeville. The average rent in Bronzeville is currently $2,393 per month. A total of 8 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Cicero, IL, with an average rent of $1,150, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Bronzeville, Chicago, IL is Buffalo Grove, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,750 per month.

Let's compare Bronzeville, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL is 26.25% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 16.81% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL are about 1.69% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 9.09% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 13 total cities near Bronzeville, Chicago, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cicero, IL	$885	$1,063	$1,700	$1,150
Berwyn, IL	$1,023	$1,200	$1,750	$1,350
Chicago, IL	$1,523	$2,015	$2,400	$2,250
Wheaton, IL	$1,300	$1,899	$2,349	$2,299
Oak Park, IL	$1,263	$1,750	$2,325	$2,300
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,200	$2,250	$2,393
Evanston, IL	$2,413	$2,295	$2,395	$2,535
Skokie, IL	N/A	$2,075	$2,250	$2,600
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,799	$2,355	$2,618
Buffalo Grove, IL	N/A	$1,750	$2,525	$2,750

Top Neighborhoods Near Bronzeville

There are a total of 28 neighborhoods in or near Bronzeville. Some of these neighborhoods include Englewood, South Shore, and Edgewater. We've included all of these top 28 neighborhoods in or near Bronzeville, Chicago, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 28 neighborhoods in or near Bronzeville, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,321 per month. A total of 17 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eleven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,321. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Bronzeville's average rent, which is actually $2,450. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Bronzeville, Englewood has the most affordable average rent at $1,400 per month. Whereas, at $3,960 average rent per month, DePaul is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Bronzeville. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Englewood, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,250	$1,390	$1,400
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$1,038	$1,149	$1,525	$1,575
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,500	$2,600	$1,600
Austin, Chicago, IL	$850	$699	$1,775	$1,600
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,450	$1,900	$1,650
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	$1,600	$1,450	$1,750	$1,900
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,750	$2,700	$1,923
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	$1,425	$1,800	$1,893	$1,973
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$1,545	$2,000	$1,998
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,585	$1,975	$2,000
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,348	$1,595	$1,950	$2,100
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,900	$2,595	$2,150
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$1,975	$2,075	$2,263
Far East, Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,905	$2,266	$2,266
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,475	$1,995	$2,550	$2,375
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$2,100	$3,100	$2,395
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,375	$1,595	$2,045	$2,397
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,650	$2,550	$3,750	$2,750
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$2,335	$3,200	$2,800
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,950	$2,598	$4,000	$2,800
University Village - Little Italy, Chicago, IL	$1,488	$2,250	$2,750	$2,800
Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL	$1,473	$2,043	$2,725	$2,925
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,935	$2,500	$3,500	$2,999
Wicker Park, Chicago, IL	$2,600	$2,125	$2,775	$3,100
West Town, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,395	$2,973	$3,195
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,800	$3,550	$3,200
Bucktown, Chicago, IL	$2,230	$2,515	$3,750	$3,500
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,975	$2,463	$3,500	$3,960

Top Counties Near Bronzeville

There are a total of 31 counties located by Bronzeville, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Cicero, IL, Berwyn, IL, and Worth, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,425. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of 19 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Cicero, IL. Its average rent per month is $1,150. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,500, New Trier, IL is the most expensive county by Bronzeville, Chicago, IL.

Typically, rent for studios in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL is 7.60% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL is 1.56% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL is 8.03% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cicero, IL	$885	$1,063	$1,700	$1,150
Berwyn, IL	$1,023	$1,200	$1,750	$1,350
Worth, IL	$1,400	$1,400	$1,698	$1,773
Leyden, IL	$1,200	$1,395	$2,050	$1,800
Proviso, IL	$1,225	$1,400	$1,873	$1,950
Thornton, IL	$1,250	$1,350	$1,500	$2,000
Lyons, IL	N/A	$1,425	$1,750	$2,050
Chicago, IL	$1,523	$2,015	$2,400	$2,250
Oak Park, IL	$1,263	$1,750	$2,325	$2,300
Evanston, IL	$2,413	$2,295	$2,395	$2,535

Top Zipcodes Near Bronzeville

There are a total of 39 zipcodes in or near Bronzeville, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,200. A total of 25 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60804, Cicero, IL at $1,150 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,200 per month is 60614, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,450. That's at least $37 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Bronzeville, Chicago, IL is $1,800 per month. Or in other words, $32 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,398 per month. Which comes out to $27 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60616, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$2,273	$2,670	$2,455
60615, Chicago, IL	$1,375	$1,510	$1,950	$2,148
60605, Chicago, IL	$1,900	$2,400	$3,300	$2,800
60637, Chicago, IL	$1,655	$1,565	$1,840	$2,000
60608, Chicago, IL	$1,550	$1,800	$1,900	$2,038
60607, Chicago, IL	$1,488	$2,800	$3,350	$3,000
60601, Chicago, IL	$1,888	$2,500	$4,000	$3,050
60661, Chicago, IL	$2,150	$2,500	$3,500	$2,713
60654, Chicago, IL	$2,100	$2,625	$4,160	$2,803
60611, Chicago, IL	$2,000	$2,500	$4,100	$3,150

Frequently Asked Questions - Bronzeville Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for Bronzeville, Chicago, IL apartments for rent is approximately $2,450. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Bronzeville, 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 Bronzeville, Chicago, IL.

How much is a studio apartment in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $42.86. There are a total of 7 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Bronzeville.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $32.00. There are a total of 7 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bronzeville.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,365 and an average price per square feet of $25.08. There are a total of 43 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bronzeville.

How have rent prices in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL?

A reasonable rent price in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL is around $1,960/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.