Average Rent in Bucktown, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical Bucktown, Chicago, IL Rents

Bucktown rentals average $2,230 for a studio rental to $7,950 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,590, or roughly $35 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $88 (4.09%) year-over-year from $2,142 to $2,230. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $244 (-9.97%) year-over-year from $2,444 to $2,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $574 (19.61%) year-over-year from $2,925 to $3,499. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $957 (26.64%) year-over-year from $3,593 to $4,550. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $3,008 (60.88%) year-over-year from $4,942 to $7,950. 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 0.73% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.93% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.19% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 16.92% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.37% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$42.95	$2,230	$2,142 (4.09%)	$1,278 (74.45%)
1 BR	$37.54	$2,200	$2,444 (-9.97%)	$1,883 (16.81%)
2 BR	$35.02	$3,499	$2,925 (19.61%)	$2,573 (35.96%)
3 BR	$27.75	$4,550	$3,593 (26.64%)	$3,332 (36.57%)
4+ BR	$34.00	$7,950	$4,942 (60.88%)	$6,629 (19.92%)

Historical Rents in Bucktown, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near Bucktown

There are a total of 12 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 Berwyn, IL, with an average rent of $1,313, 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 46.19% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 18.03% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Bucktown, Chicago, IL are about 38.67% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 25.32% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 12 total cities near Bucktown, Chicago, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Berwyn, IL	$1,045	$1,150	$1,750	$1,313
Palatine, IL	N/A	$1,500	$1,900	$1,950
Wheaton, IL	$1,300	$1,934	$2,349	$2,275
Chicago, IL	$1,500	$2,150	$2,450	$2,300
Oak Park, IL	$1,200	$1,750	$2,200	$2,300
Arlington Heights, IL	$1,250	$1,798	$2,250	$2,400
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,381	$2,250	$2,400
Evanston, IL	$2,145	$2,245	$2,395	$2,535
Vernon Hills, IL	N/A	$2,088	$2,300	$2,550
Skokie, IL	N/A	$2,075	$2,350	$2,600

Top Neighborhoods Near Bucktown

There are a total of 22 neighborhoods in or near Bucktown. Some of these neighborhoods include South Shore, Rogers Park, and Pilsen. We've included all of these top 22 neighborhoods in or near Bucktown, Chicago, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 22 neighborhoods in or near Bucktown, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,188 per month. A total of 21 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 $3,590. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Bucktown, South Shore has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $3,600 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	$1,200	$1,250	$1,500	$1,600
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,495	$1,923	$1,700
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,700	$1,938	$1,868
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,412	$1,759	$2,575	$1,913
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	$1,600	$1,450	$1,750	$1,950
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,565	$1,975	$1,975
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,775	$2,900	$1,995
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,275	$1,690	$2,017	$2,000
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,600	$1,875	$2,000	$2,000
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,500	$1,895	$2,045
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,450	$1,950	$2,595	$2,175
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,748	$2,075	$2,200
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,450	$2,050	$2,510	$2,395
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,535	$2,195	$3,250	$2,400
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,173	$1,600	$2,350	$2,500
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,750	$2,550	$3,750	$2,700
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,765	$2,400	$3,200	$2,761
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,950	$2,650	$4,000	$3,000
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,925	$2,575	$3,650	$3,050
West Town, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,225	$3,247	$3,273
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,800	$3,650	$3,298
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,975	$2,535	$3,600	$3,600

Top Counties Near Bucktown

There are a total of 30 counties located by Bucktown, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Berwyn, IL, Proviso, IL, and Lyons, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,413. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of 30 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Berwyn, IL. Its average rent per month is $1,313. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,495, New Trier, IL is the most expensive county by Bucktown, Chicago, IL.

Typically, rent for studios in Bucktown, Chicago, IL is 46.19% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Bucktown, Chicago, IL is 25.09% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Bucktown, Chicago, IL is 41.00% 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	$1,045	$1,150	$1,750	$1,313
Proviso, IL	$1,195	$1,400	$1,925	$1,898
Lyons, IL	N/A	$1,425	$1,775	$1,950
Leyden, IL	$1,200	$1,395	$2,000	$2,000
Chicago, IL	$1,500	$2,150	$2,450	$2,300
Oak Park, IL	$1,200	$1,750	$2,200	$2,300
Maine, IL	N/A	$1,500	$2,300	$2,500
Evanston, IL	$2,145	$2,245	$2,395	$2,535
Niles, IL	N/A	$2,500	$2,650	$2,995
New Trier, IL	$1,570	$1,895	$2,900	$3,495

Top Zipcodes Near Bucktown

There are a total of 39 zipcodes in or near Bucktown, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,173. A total of 39 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 $1,350 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,300 per month is 60607, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,400. That's at least $31 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 $1,700 per month. Or in other words, $29 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,200 per month. Which comes out to $26 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	$1,775	$2,550	$3,798	$3,000
60647, Chicago, IL	$1,450	$2,095	$2,750	$2,450
60642, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$2,267	$2,723	$2,706
60622, Chicago, IL	$1,735	$2,150	$2,800	$2,948
60657, Chicago, IL	$1,525	$2,115	$3,248	$2,295
60610, Chicago, IL	$1,695	$2,600	$3,800	$2,931
60618, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,895	$2,300	$2,450
60613, Chicago, IL	$1,550	$2,100	$3,150	$2,589
60654, Chicago, IL	$2,100	$2,700	$4,119	$2,995
60612, Chicago, IL	$1,463	$1,900	$2,500	$2,575

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 $3,590. 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 $2,230 and an average price per square feet of $42.95. There are a total of 1 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 $2,276 and an average price per square feet of $37.54. There are a total of 14 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 $3,750 and an average price per square feet of $35.02. There are a total of 25 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 0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.20%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.27% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Bucktown, Chicago, IL is around $2,872/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.