Average Rent in Bucktown, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical Bucktown, Chicago, IL Rents

Bucktown rentals average $2,363 for a studio rental to $6,375 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,495, or roughly $35 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $172 (7.83%) year-over-year from $2,192 to $2,363. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $279 (11.56%) year-over-year from $2,416 to $2,695. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $730 (25.71%) year-over-year from $2,840 to $3,570. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $3,650 to $3,650. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $892 (16.26%) year-over-year from $5,483 to $6,375. 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 up by 11.50% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.51% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.31% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.69% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 15.84% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$45.52	$2,363	$2,192 (7.83%)	$883 (167.56%)
1 BR	$39.72	$2,695	$2,416 (11.56%)	$1,935 (39.26%)
2 BR	$35.33	$3,570	$2,840 (25.71%)	$2,440 (46.31%)
3 BR	$30.86	$3,650	$3,650 (0.00%)	$3,415 (6.88%)
4+ BR	$31.31	$6,375	$5,483 (16.26%)	$3,630 (75.62%)

Historical Rents in Bucktown, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near Bucktown

There are a total of 14 cities nearby Bucktown. The average rent in Bucktown is currently $2,375 per month. A total of 14 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Berwyn, IL, with an average rent of $1,250, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Bucktown, Chicago, IL is Plainfield, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $3,250 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 48.69% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 33.04% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Bucktown, Chicago, IL are about 34.24% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 20.65% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 14 total cities near Bucktown, Chicago, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Berwyn, IL	$1,023	$1,200	$1,750	$1,250
Cicero, IL	$895	$1,093	$1,675	$1,295
Palatine, IL	N/A	$1,538	$1,975	$1,995
Wheaton, IL	$1,650	$2,126	$2,349	$2,255
Chicago, IL	$1,560	$2,150	$2,495	$2,300
Oak Park, IL	$1,300	$1,750	$2,550	$2,350
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,165	$2,295	$2,350
Skokie, IL	N/A	$1,650	$2,400	$2,500
Evanston, IL	$2,088	$2,200	$2,425	$2,550
Vernon Hills, IL	N/A	$1,900	$2,300	$2,750

Top Neighborhoods Near Bucktown

There are a total of 29 neighborhoods in or near Bucktown. Some of these neighborhoods include Englewood, Rogers Park, and South Shore. 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 $2,300 per month. A total of 28 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Bucktown's average rent, which is actually $3,495. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Bucktown, Englewood has the most affordable average rent at $1,450 per month. Whereas, at $3,550 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
Englewood, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,250	$1,400	$1,450
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,195	$1,450	$1,850	$1,650
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$975	$1,175	$1,550	$1,675
Austin, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,025	$1,800	$1,800
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,723	$1,750	$1,800
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,425	$1,795	$2,500	$1,850
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,463	$1,473	$1,963	$1,900
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,775	$2,800	$1,900
Bridgeport, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,638	$2,125	$1,975
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,450	$1,925	$2,700	$1,975
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	$1,988	$1,600	$1,973	$1,995
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,563	$1,900	$1,995
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,450	$1,495	$2,100	$2,100
Far East, Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,905	$2,200	$2,202
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,700	$2,090	$2,300
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,673	$2,365	$2,395
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,675	$1,975	$1,938	$2,395
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,570	$2,195	$3,200	$2,395
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,095	$2,500	$2,395
University Village - Little Italy, Chicago, IL	$850	$2,100	$2,700	$2,600
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,750	$2,695	$3,800	$2,723
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,721	$2,400	$3,159	$2,800
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,950	$2,575	$3,900	$2,800
Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,177	$2,800	$2,800
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,138	$2,500	$3,725	$2,934
Wicker Park, Chicago, IL	$2,450	$2,698	$2,800	$3,100
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,800	$3,700	$3,100
West Town, Chicago, IL	$2,200	$2,267	$2,995	$3,200
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,778	$2,595	$3,500	$3,550

Top Counties Near Bucktown

There are a total of 28 counties located by Bucktown, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Berwyn, IL, Cicero, IL, and Leyden, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,400. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of 28 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Berwyn, IL. Its average rent per month is $1,250. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,400, New Trier, IL is the most expensive county by Bucktown, Chicago, IL.

Typically, rent for studios in Bucktown, Chicago, IL is 50.91% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Bucktown, Chicago, IL is 39.70% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Bucktown, Chicago, IL is 37.77% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Berwyn, IL	$1,023	$1,200	$1,750	$1,250
Cicero, IL	$895	$1,093	$1,675	$1,295
Leyden, IL	$1,418	$1,450	$2,150	$2,000
Proviso, IL	$1,160	$1,400	$1,825	$2,025
Chicago, IL	$1,560	$2,150	$2,495	$2,300
Oak Park, IL	$1,300	$1,750	$2,550	$2,350
Maine, IL	$1,195	$1,600	$2,250	$2,500
Evanston, IL	$2,088	$2,200	$2,425	$2,550
Niles, IL	N/A	$1,675	$2,500	$3,000
New Trier, IL	$1,595	$1,885	$2,825	$3,400

Top Zipcodes Near Bucktown

There are a total of 38 zipcodes in or near Bucktown, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,297. A total of 38 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60402, Berwyn, IL at $1,250 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,250 per month is 60642, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,450. That's at least $39 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 $1,812 per month. Or in other words, $31 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,415 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	$1,823	$2,648	$3,748	$2,900
60647, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,195	$2,650	$2,495
60642, Chicago, IL	$2,038	$2,297	$3,200	$3,250
60622, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$2,225	$2,625	$2,898
60657, Chicago, IL	$1,585	$2,195	$3,245	$2,295
60610, Chicago, IL	$1,695	$2,500	$3,725	$2,695
60618, Chicago, IL	$1,450	$1,762	$2,500	$2,500
60613, Chicago, IL	$1,488	$2,150	$3,095	$2,500
60654, Chicago, IL	$2,000	$2,700	$3,975	$2,917
60612, Chicago, IL	$1,625	$2,098	$2,450	$2,500

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 $3,495. 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 $2,363 and an average price per square feet of $45.52. There are a total of 3 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 $2,695 and an average price per square feet of $39.72. There are a total of 17 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 $3,535 and an average price per square feet of $35.33. There are a total of 20 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 0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.26%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Bucktown, Chicago, IL is around $2,796/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.