Average Rent in Bucktown, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical Bucktown, Chicago, IL Rents

Bucktown rentals average $2,191 for a studio rental to $6,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,641, or roughly $41 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $97 (4.61%) year-over-year from $2,094 to $2,191. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $328 (14.23%) year-over-year from $2,302 to $2,630. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $325 (11.26%) year-over-year from $2,883 to $3,208. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $374 (10.60%) year-over-year from $3,526 to $3,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,045 (18.48%) year-over-year from $5,655 to $6,700. 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 0.67% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.49% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.95% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.31% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.64% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$51.45	$2,191	$2,094 (4.61%)	$1,815 (20.69%)
1 BR	$41.29	$2,630	$2,302 (14.23%)	$1,992 (32.03%)
2 BR	$39.19	$3,208	$2,883 (11.26%)	$2,808 (14.24%)
3 BR	$29.67	$3,900	$3,526 (10.60%)	$3,461 (12.67%)
4+ BR	$28.00	$6,700	$5,655 (18.48%)	$7,838 (-14.51%)

Historical Rents in Bucktown, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near Bucktown

There are a total of 13 cities nearby Bucktown. The average rent in Bucktown is currently $2,400 per month. A total of 12 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Elgin, IL, with an average rent of $1,975, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Bucktown, Chicago, IL is Naperville, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,900 per month.

Let's compare Bucktown, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Bucktown, Chicago, IL is 40.65% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 29.65% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Bucktown, Chicago, IL are about 38.03% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 24.05% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 13 total cities near Bucktown, 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
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
Vernon Hills, IL	$2,074	$2,234	$2,100	$2,481
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 Bucktown

There are a total of 29 neighborhoods in or near Bucktown. Some of these neighborhoods include South Shore, Edgewater, and Austin. We've included all of these top 29 neighborhoods in or near Bucktown, Chicago, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 29 neighborhoods in or near Bucktown, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,400 per month. A total of 18 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eleven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,400. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Bucktown's average rent, which is actually $2,641. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Bucktown, 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 Bucktown. 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
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,095	$1,373	$2,350	$1,925
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	$1,550	$1,400	$1,650	$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
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 Bucktown

There are a total of 28 counties located by Bucktown, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Proviso, IL, Leyden, IL, and Oak Park, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,398. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. A total of 22 counties have a lower average rent. 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 Bucktown, Chicago, IL.

Typically, rent for studios in Bucktown, Chicago, IL is 47.50% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Bucktown, Chicago, IL is 37.24% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Bucktown, Chicago, IL is 40.14% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
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
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
Maine, IL	N/A	$1,650	$2,100	$2,548
Chicago, IL	$2,140	$2,576	$3,048	$2,575
Niles, IL	$1,150	$2,300	$2,250	$2,700
Northfield, IL	N/A	$1,989	$2,250	$3,175

Top Zipcodes Near Bucktown

There are a total of 37 zipcodes in or near Bucktown, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,414. A total of 24 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 $1,575 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,158 per month is 60611, Chicago, IL.

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 Bucktown, Chicago, IL is $1,848 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 Bucktown, Chicago, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60614, Chicago, IL	$1,940	$2,657	$4,000	$2,811
60647, Chicago, IL	$1,695	$2,295	$2,631	$2,450
60642, Chicago, IL	$2,196	$2,889	$3,623	$3,052
60622, Chicago, IL	$2,343	$2,595	$2,895	$2,880
60657, Chicago, IL	$1,505	$2,240	$3,225	$2,414
60610, Chicago, IL	$2,264	$2,711	$4,076	$2,809
60618, Chicago, IL	$1,535	$1,848	$2,150	$2,300
60613, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$2,300	$2,950	$2,500
60654, Chicago, IL	$2,418	$2,975	$4,169	$3,141
60661, Chicago, IL	$2,272	$2,825	$3,792	$2,917

Frequently Asked Questions - Bucktown Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for Bucktown, Chicago, IL apartments for rent is approximately $2,641. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Bucktown, 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 Bucktown, Chicago, IL.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,191 and an average price per square feet of $51.45. There are a total of 18 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Bucktown.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,629 and an average price per square feet of $41.29. There are a total of 29 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bucktown.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,550 and an average price per square feet of $39.19. There are a total of 29 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bucktown.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Bucktown, Chicago, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Bucktown, Chicago, IL is around $2,112/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.