Average Rent in DePaul, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical DePaul, Chicago, IL Rents

DePaul rentals average $1,975 for a studio rental to $6,100 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,960, or roughly $39 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $511 (34.89%) year-over-year from $1,464 to $1,975. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $165 (7.16%) year-over-year from $2,298 to $2,463. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $259 (7.76%) year-over-year from $3,341 to $3,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $518 (12.23%) year-over-year from $4,233 to $4,750. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $33 (-0.57%) year-over-year from $5,883 to $5,850. 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 7.97% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.51% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.85% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.75% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.68% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$35.70	$1,975	$1,464 (34.89%)	$1,528 (29.23%)
1 BR	$42.71	$2,463	$2,298 (7.16%)	$2,080 (18.41%)
2 BR	$38.98	$3,600	$3,341 (7.76%)	$2,700 (33.33%)
3 BR	$40.44	$4,750	$4,233 (12.23%)	$3,765 (26.16%)
4+ BR	$33.16	$5,850	$5,883 (-0.57%)	$6,183 (-5.39%)

Historical Rents in DePaul, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near DePaul

There are a total of 13 cities nearby DePaul. The average rent in DePaul is currently $2,393 per month. A total of 13 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Cicero, IL, with an average rent of $1,150, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near DePaul, Chicago, IL is Buffalo Grove, 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 55.19% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 24.12% more expensive. Two bedrooms in DePaul, Chicago, IL are about 33.57% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 38.46% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 13 total cities near DePaul, Chicago, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cicero, IL	$885	$1,063	$1,700	$1,150
Berwyn, IL	$1,023	$1,200	$1,750	$1,350
Palatine, IL	N/A	$1,500	$1,850	$1,900
Chicago, IL	$1,523	$2,015	$2,400	$2,250
Wheaton, IL	$1,300	$1,899	$2,349	$2,299
Oak Park, IL	$1,263	$1,750	$2,325	$2,300
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,200	$2,250	$2,393
Evanston, IL	$2,413	$2,295	$2,395	$2,535
Skokie, IL	N/A	$2,075	$2,250	$2,600
Buffalo Grove, IL	N/A	$1,750	$2,525	$2,750

Top Neighborhoods Near DePaul

There are a total of 28 neighborhoods in or near DePaul. Some of these neighborhoods include Englewood, South Shore, and Austin. We've included all of these top 28 neighborhoods in or near DePaul, Chicago, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 28 neighborhoods in or near DePaul, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,321 per month. A total of 28 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than DePaul's average rent, which is actually $3,960. 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	$1,390	$1,400
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$1,038	$1,149	$1,525	$1,575
Austin, Chicago, IL	$850	$699	$1,775	$1,600
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,500	$2,600	$1,600
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,450	$1,900	$1,650
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	$1,600	$1,450	$1,750	$1,900
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,750	$2,700	$1,923
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	$1,425	$1,800	$1,893	$1,973
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$1,545	$2,000	$1,998
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,585	$1,975	$2,000
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,348	$1,595	$1,950	$2,100
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,900	$2,595	$2,150
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$1,975	$2,075	$2,263
Far East, Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,905	$2,266	$2,266
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,475	$1,995	$2,550	$2,375
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$2,100	$3,100	$2,395
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,375	$1,595	$2,045	$2,397
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,600	$2,365	$2,450
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,650	$2,550	$3,750	$2,750
University Village - Little Italy, Chicago, IL	$1,488	$2,250	$2,750	$2,800
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$2,335	$3,200	$2,800
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,950	$2,598	$4,000	$2,800
Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL	$1,473	$2,043	$2,725	$2,925
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,935	$2,500	$3,500	$2,999
Wicker Park, Chicago, IL	$2,600	$2,125	$2,775	$3,100
West Town, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,395	$2,973	$3,195
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,800	$3,550	$3,200
Bucktown, Chicago, IL	$2,230	$2,515	$3,750	$3,500

Top Counties Near DePaul

There are a total of 31 counties located by DePaul, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Cicero, IL, Berwyn, IL, and Leyden, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,425. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of 31 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Cicero, IL. Its average rent per month is $1,150. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,500, New Trier, IL is the most expensive county by DePaul, Chicago, IL.

Typically, rent for studios in DePaul, Chicago, IL is 43.86% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in DePaul, Chicago, IL is 34.02% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in DePaul, Chicago, IL is 37.86% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cicero, IL	$885	$1,063	$1,700	$1,150
Berwyn, IL	$1,023	$1,200	$1,750	$1,350
Leyden, IL	$1,200	$1,395	$2,050	$1,800
Proviso, IL	$1,225	$1,400	$1,873	$1,950
Chicago, IL	$1,523	$2,015	$2,400	$2,250
Oak Park, IL	$1,263	$1,750	$2,325	$2,300
Maine, IL	$1,195	$1,600	$2,275	$2,500
Evanston, IL	$2,413	$2,295	$2,395	$2,535
Niles, IL	N/A	$2,500	$2,350	$2,995
New Trier, IL	$1,595	$1,890	$3,500	$3,500

Top Zipcodes Near DePaul

There are a total of 41 zipcodes in or near DePaul, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,200. A total of 41 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60804, Cicero, IL at $1,150 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,200 per month is 60614, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,450. That's at least $36 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 $1,800 per month. Or in other words, $32 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,250 per month. Which comes out to $26 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	$1,750	$2,500	$3,600	$3,200
60642, Chicago, IL	$3,000	$2,338	$2,950	$3,150
60657, Chicago, IL	$1,503	$2,100	$3,125	$2,350
60647, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,095	$2,695	$2,495
60622, Chicago, IL	$1,793	$2,150	$2,800	$2,900
60610, Chicago, IL	$1,695	$2,350	$3,800	$2,650
60613, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$2,000	$3,000	$2,400
60618, Chicago, IL	$1,450	$1,838	$2,398	$2,398
60654, Chicago, IL	$2,100	$2,625	$4,160	$2,803
60661, Chicago, IL	$2,150	$2,500	$3,500	$2,713

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 $3,960. 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 $1,975 and an average price per square feet of $35.70. There are a total of 5 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 $2,463 and an average price per square feet of $42.71. There are a total of 19 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 $3,500 and an average price per square feet of $38.98. There are a total of 49 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 0.35%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in DePaul, Chicago, IL is around $3,168/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.