Average Rent in DePaul, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical DePaul, Chicago, IL Rents

DePaul rentals average $1,915 for a studio rental to $6,448 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,300, or roughly $40 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 $403 (31.02%) year-over-year from $1,298 to $1,700. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $333 (14.68%) year-over-year from $2,265 to $2,598. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $609 (20.03%) year-over-year from $3,041 to $3,650. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,130 (48.05%) year-over-year from $4,433 to $6,563. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,058 (17.81%) year-over-year from $5,942 to $7,000. 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 7.15% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.16% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.85% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 29.42% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 18.69% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$54.53	$1,700	$1,298 (31.02%)	$1,454 (16.91%)
1 BR	$40.20	$2,598	$2,265 (14.68%)	$2,095 (23.99%)
2 BR	$37.58	$3,650	$3,041 (20.03%)	$2,586 (41.15%)
3 BR	$45.73	$6,563	$4,433 (48.05%)	$3,382 (94.06%)
4+ BR	$33.50	$7,000	$5,942 (17.81%)	$4,315 (62.22%)

Historical Rents in DePaul, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near DePaul

There are a total of 11 cities nearby DePaul. The average rent in DePaul is currently $2,349 per month. A total of 11 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Berwyn, IL, with an average rent of $1,400, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near DePaul, Chicago, IL is Vernon Hills, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,750 per month.

Let's compare DePaul, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in DePaul, Chicago, IL is 42.56% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 26.42% more expensive. Two bedrooms in DePaul, Chicago, IL are about 31.62% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 46.33% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near DePaul, Chicago, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Berwyn, IL	$1,100	$1,238	$1,750	$1,400
Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,150	$2,404	$2,300
Oak Park, IL	$1,300	$1,700	$2,498	$2,300
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,034	$2,300	$2,300
Wheaton, IL	N/A	$2,126	$2,349	$2,349
Aurora, IL	$1,275	$1,695	$2,199	$2,400
Evanston, IL	$2,450	$2,250	$2,423	$2,525
Skokie, IL	N/A	$1,650	$2,475	$2,600
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,799	$2,399	$2,600
Vernon Hills, IL	N/A	$1,913	$2,250	$2,750

Top Neighborhoods Near DePaul

There are a total of 26 neighborhoods in or near DePaul. Some of these neighborhoods include Englewood, South Shore, and Rogers Park. We've included all of these top 26 neighborhoods in or near DePaul, Chicago, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 26 neighborhoods in or near DePaul, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,273 per month. A total of 24 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,273. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than DePaul's average rent, which is actually $3,300. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near DePaul, Englewood has the most affordable average rent at $1,400 per month. Whereas, at $3,500 average rent per month, Bucktown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near DePaul. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Englewood, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,250	$1,350	$1,400
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$975	$1,300	$1,450	$1,538
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,195	$1,400	$1,850	$1,650
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,450	$1,700	$1,800
Austin, Chicago, IL	$1,063	$1,125	$1,800	$1,800
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,733	$2,575	$1,850
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,550	$1,463	$2,099	$1,925
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,400	$1,785	$2,875	$2,000
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,480	$1,950	$2,450	$2,045
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	$2,650	$1,650	$1,900	$2,075
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,595	$1,995	$2,095
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,375	$1,450	$2,100	$2,100
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL	$1,575	$1,565	$1,798	$2,250
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,095	$2,548	$2,295
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,925	$2,150	$2,400
Far East, Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,829	$2,261	$2,401
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,175	$1,673	$2,350	$2,423
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,150	$3,150	$2,575
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,750	$2,500	$3,925	$2,595
University Village - Little Italy, Chicago, IL	$1,169	$1,975	$2,700	$2,700
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,900	$2,550	$4,000	$2,800
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,780	$2,350	$3,200	$2,900
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,175	$2,500	$3,763	$2,909
West Town, Chicago, IL	$2,350	$2,350	$2,800	$3,200
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,900	$3,700	$3,400
Bucktown, Chicago, IL	$2,363	$2,550	$3,100	$3,500

Top Counties Near DePaul

There are a total of 26 counties located by DePaul, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Berwyn, IL, Lyons, IL, and Proviso, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,413. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of 24 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Berwyn, IL. Its average rent per month is $1,400. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,500, Northfield, IL is the most expensive county by DePaul, Chicago, IL.

Typically, rent for studios in DePaul, Chicago, IL is 42.56% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in DePaul, Chicago, IL is 33.03% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in DePaul, Chicago, IL is 33.11% 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	$1,100	$1,238	$1,750	$1,400
Lyons, IL	N/A	$1,295	$1,700	$1,998
Proviso, IL	$1,110	$1,400	$1,950	$2,000
Leyden, IL	$1,295	$1,400	$2,500	$2,250
Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,150	$2,404	$2,300
Oak Park, IL	$1,300	$1,700	$2,498	$2,300
Maine, IL	$1,200	$1,573	$1,850	$2,400
Evanston, IL	$2,450	$2,250	$2,423	$2,525
Niles, IL	N/A	$1,700	$2,500	$2,800
New Trier, IL	$1,595	$1,733	$2,995	$3,450

Top Zipcodes Near DePaul

There are a total of 35 zipcodes in or near DePaul, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,359. A total of 34 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 $3,350 per month is 60607, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,480. 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 DePaul, Chicago, IL is $1,799 per month. Or in other words, $29 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,400 per month. Which comes out to $28 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in DePaul, 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	$1,845	$2,500	$3,600	$2,895
60642, Chicago, IL	$2,925	$2,387	$3,025	$3,200
60657, Chicago, IL	$1,614	$2,150	$3,150	$2,450
60647, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,100	$2,625	$2,450
60622, Chicago, IL	$1,800	$2,225	$2,700	$3,100
60610, Chicago, IL	$1,648	$2,500	$3,839	$2,557
60613, Chicago, IL	$1,575	$2,150	$3,096	$2,695
60618, Chicago, IL	$1,435	$1,798	$2,400	$2,359
60654, Chicago, IL	$2,275	$2,750	$4,000	$3,000
60611, Chicago, IL	$2,200	$2,500	$4,200	$2,756

Frequently Asked Questions - DePaul Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for DePaul, Chicago, IL apartments for rent is approximately $3,300. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do DePaul, 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 DePaul, Chicago, IL.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,915 and an average price per square feet of $54.53. There are a total of 12 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in DePaul.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,445 and an average price per square feet of $40.20. There are a total of 36 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in DePaul.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,435 and an average price per square feet of $37.58. There are a total of 44 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in DePaul.

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

Rent prices for rentals in DePaul, Chicago, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.31%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.20%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.48% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in DePaul, Chicago, IL is around $2,640/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.