Average Rent in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical Bronzeville, Chicago, IL Rents

Bronzeville rentals average $995 for a studio rental to $3,595 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,563, or roughly $23 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $71 (-6.65%) year-over-year from $1,066 to $995. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $142 (-7.91%) year-over-year from $1,792 to $1,650. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $183 (8.25%) year-over-year from $2,213 to $2,395. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $654 (27.89%) year-over-year from $2,346 to $3,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $395 (12.34%) year-over-year from $3,200 to $3,595. 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 4.17% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.66% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.28% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.96% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.79% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$40.07	$995	$1,066 (-6.65%)	$592 (68.12%)
1 BR	$24.57	$1,650	$1,792 (-7.91%)	$1,182 (39.55%)
2 BR	$25.55	$2,395	$2,213 (8.25%)	$1,682 (42.43%)
3 BR	$22.00	$3,000	$2,346 (27.89%)	$2,465 (21.70%)
4+ BR	$17.14	$3,595	$3,200 (12.34%)	$2,271 (58.28%)

Historical Rents in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near Bronzeville

There are a total of 11 cities nearby Bronzeville. The average rent in Bronzeville is currently $2,450 per month. A total of 10 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Palatine, IL, with an average rent of $2,150, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Bronzeville, Chicago, IL is Naperville, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,993 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 41.96% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 15.09% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL are about 4.02% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.42% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near Bronzeville, Chicago, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Palatine, IL	$1,300	$1,500	$1,950	$2,150
Oak Park, IL	$1,902	$1,725	$2,073	$2,295
Wheaton, IL	$1,475	$1,899	$2,349	$2,349
Chicago, IL	$1,675	$2,233	$2,695	$2,395
Arlington Heights, IL	$1,200	$1,750	$2,100	$2,450
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,182	$2,300	$2,456
Evanston, IL	$2,218	$1,963	$2,294	$2,500
Skokie, IL	$1,195	$2,113	$2,300	$2,500
Vernon Hills, IL	$2,004	$2,229	$2,200	$2,525
Naperville, IL	$1,325	$1,650	$2,325	$2,993

Top Neighborhoods Near Bronzeville

There are a total of 23 neighborhoods in or near Bronzeville. Some of these neighborhoods include South Shore, Edgewater, and Rogers Park. We've included all of these top 23 neighborhoods in or near Bronzeville, Chicago, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 23 neighborhoods in or near Bronzeville, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,325 per month. A total of 14 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,325. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Bronzeville's average rent, which is actually $2,563. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Bronzeville, South Shore has the most affordable average rent at $1,500 per month. Whereas, at $3,600 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
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$1,098	$1,150	$1,450	$1,500
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,600	$2,495	$1,600
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,325	$1,450	$1,995	$1,773
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,700	$2,500	$1,900
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	$1,200	N/A	$1,700	$1,925
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,125	$1,500	$2,400	$1,950
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,500	$1,950	$1,976
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,275	$1,560	$2,000	$1,998
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	$1,998	$1,500	$2,100	$2,100
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,725	$2,000	$2,200
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,400	$1,900	$2,695	$2,250
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,345	$1,550	$2,275	$2,325
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,548	$2,050	$2,450	$2,345
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,520	$2,195	$3,125	$2,400
West Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,100	$2,600	$3,625	$2,700
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$2,650	$3,950	$2,725
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,292	$2,538	$3,777	$2,750
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,154	$2,392	$3,300	$2,804
Bucktown, Chicago, IL	$2,166	$2,302	$3,400	$2,900
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$2,155	$2,635	$4,000	$2,975
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	$2,250	$2,658	$3,711	$3,000
West Town, Chicago, IL	$2,517	$2,743	$3,750	$3,300
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,975	$2,600	$3,600	$3,600

Top Counties Near Bronzeville

There are a total of 27 counties located by Bronzeville, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Worth, IL, Leyden, IL, and Proviso, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,450. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of 20 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worth, IL. Its average rent per month is $1,725. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Vernon, IL is the most expensive county by Bronzeville, Chicago, IL.

Typically, rent for studios in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL is 20.35% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL is 3.03% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL is 12.13% more expensive 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	$1,400	$1,650	$1,725
Leyden, IL	N/A	$1,488	$1,898	$1,975
Proviso, IL	$1,295	$1,400	$1,875	$1,998
Thornton, IL	N/A	$1,350	$1,525	$2,150
Lyons, IL	$1,650	$1,513	$1,850	$2,200
Oak Park, IL	$1,902	$1,725	$2,073	$2,295
Chicago, IL	$1,675	$2,233	$2,695	$2,395
York, IL	N/A	$1,800	$2,100	$2,473
Evanston, IL	$2,218	$1,963	$2,294	$2,500
Niles, IL	$1,195	$2,300	$2,325	$2,895

Top Zipcodes Near Bronzeville

There are a total of 36 zipcodes in or near Bronzeville, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,304. A total of 23 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60649, Chicago, IL at $1,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,102 per month is 60611, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,518. 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 Bronzeville, Chicago, IL is $1,773 per month. Or in other words, $32 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,392 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
60653, Chicago, IL	$995	$1,650	$2,300	$2,400
60616, Chicago, IL	$1,744	$2,288	$2,800	$2,500
60615, Chicago, IL	$1,125	$1,380	$2,050	$2,285
60605, Chicago, IL	$2,154	$2,417	$3,629	$2,850
60637, Chicago, IL	$1,138	$1,550	$2,000	$2,100
60608, Chicago, IL	$1,998	$1,595	$2,050	$2,195
60607, Chicago, IL	$2,323	$2,700	$3,828	$3,025
60601, Chicago, IL	$2,292	$2,590	$3,975	$2,773
60661, Chicago, IL	$2,118	$2,645	$3,700	$3,005
60654, Chicago, IL	$2,291	$2,700	$4,125	$3,032

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 $2,563. 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 $995 and an average price per square feet of $40.07. There are a total of 3 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 $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $24.57. There are a total of 11 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 $2,390 and an average price per square feet of $25.55. There are a total of 49 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 -0.07%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.28% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL is around $2,050/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.