Average Rent in Gold Coast, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical Gold Coast, Chicago, IL Rents

Gold Coast rentals average $2,222 for a studio rental to $24,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,724, or roughly $42 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 $478 (27.31%) year-over-year from $1,751 to $2,229. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $339 (14.43%) year-over-year from $2,350 to $2,689. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $108 (2.76%) year-over-year from $3,912 to $4,020. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $43 (0.62%) year-over-year from $6,957 to $7,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $10,317 (75.40%) year-over-year from $13,683 to $24,000. 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 up by 11.38% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.24% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.30% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 20.75% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.80% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$47.74	$2,229	$1,751 (27.31%)	$1,531 (45.59%)
1 BR	$41.31	$2,689	$2,350 (14.43%)	$1,883 (42.84%)
2 BR	$39.54	$4,020	$3,912 (2.76%)	$3,225 (24.64%)
3 BR	$43.33	$7,000	$6,957 (0.62%)	$4,813 (45.45%)
4+ BR	$42.87	$24,000	$13,683 (75.40%)	$15,333 (56.52%)

Historical Rents in Gold Coast, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near Gold Coast

There are a total of 13 cities nearby Gold Coast. The average rent in Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast, Chicago, IL is Naperville, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,900 per month.

Let's compare Gold Coast, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Gold Coast, Chicago, IL is 41.49% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 30.21% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Gold Coast, Chicago, IL are about 45.27% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 57.14% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 13 total cities near Gold Coast, Chicago, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oak Park, IL	$1,929	$2,399	$2,125	$2,100
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	$2,491
Evanston, IL	$1,915	$1,795	$2,395	$2,500
Chicago, IL	$2,147	$2,585	$3,056	$2,586
Arlington Heights, IL	$1,200	$2,000	$2,225	$2,600
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,625	$2,350	$2,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Gold Coast

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

The average rent for these 29 neighborhoods in or near Gold Coast, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,450 per month. A total of 19 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only ten neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,450. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Gold Coast's average rent, which is actually $2,724. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Gold Coast, 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 Gold Coast. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$995	$1,200	$1,495	$1,575
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,356	$1,600	$2,498	$1,650
Austin, Chicago, IL	$1,150	$1,150	$1,600	$1,750
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,341	$1,450	$2,000	$1,784
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,338	$1,495	$1,905	$1,903
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	$1,550	$1,400	$1,650	$1,925
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,095	$1,373	$2,350	$1,950
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,397	$1,990	$2,500	$1,990
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,275	$1,513	$2,000	$2,000
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	$1,998	$1,498	$2,000	$2,048
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,500	$2,200	$2,200
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,550	$1,963	$2,650	$2,295
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,513	$1,750	$2,075	$2,368
University Village - Little Italy, Chicago, IL	$2,004	$2,335	$3,036	$2,412
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,695	$2,233	$2,551	$2,450
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,520	$2,299	$3,100	$2,495
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$995	$1,700	$2,373	$2,625
Bucktown, Chicago, IL	$2,191	$2,629	$3,550	$2,641
Tri-Taylor, Chicago, IL	$2,205	$2,515	$3,059	$2,673
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$2,745	$4,144	$2,741
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,295	$2,658	$3,520	$2,850
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,398	$2,870	$4,050	$2,863
Wicker Park, Chicago, IL	$2,400	$2,880	$3,200	$2,900
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	$2,330	$2,868	$3,824	$2,945
Goose Island, Chicago, IL	$2,075	$3,052	$4,545	$3,025
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$2,380	$2,885	$4,162	$3,032
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 Gold Coast

There are a total of 28 counties located by Gold Coast, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Worth, IL, Leyden, IL, and Proviso, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,400. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. A total of 24 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 Gold Coast, Chicago, IL.

Typically, rent for studios in Gold Coast, Chicago, IL is 48.24% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Gold Coast, Chicago, IL is 37.74% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Gold Coast, Chicago, IL is 47.45% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Worth, IL	$1,350	$1,460	$1,675	$1,800
Leyden, IL	N/A	$1,500	$1,895	$1,900
Proviso, IL	$1,195	$1,425	$1,800	$1,950
Oak Park, IL	$1,929	$2,399	$2,125	$2,100
Lyons, IL	$1,650	$1,500	$1,800	$2,300
Evanston, IL	$1,915	$1,795	$2,395	$2,500
Chicago, IL	$2,147	$2,585	$3,056	$2,586
Maine, IL	N/A	$1,650	$2,100	$2,598
Niles, IL	$1,150	$2,300	$2,250	$2,700
Northfield, IL	N/A	$1,989	$2,250	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Gold Coast

There are a total of 37 zipcodes in or near Gold Coast, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,448. A total of 26 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 $3,150 per month is 60611, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,507. That's at least $41 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Gold Coast, 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 Gold Coast, Chicago, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60611, Chicago, IL	$2,379	$2,850	$4,175	$3,150
60610, Chicago, IL	$2,265	$2,711	$4,047	$2,811
60654, Chicago, IL	$2,418	$2,973	$4,165	$3,146
60601, Chicago, IL	$2,362	$2,900	$4,192	$2,888
60661, Chicago, IL	$2,272	$2,825	$3,792	$2,918
60642, Chicago, IL	$2,196	$2,889	$3,623	$3,063
60614, Chicago, IL	$1,950	$2,657	$4,000	$2,811
60605, Chicago, IL	$2,297	$2,728	$3,699	$2,853
60607, Chicago, IL	$2,403	$2,886	$3,915	$2,994
60657, Chicago, IL	$1,525	$2,250	$3,250	$2,448

Frequently Asked Questions - Gold Coast Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Gold Coast, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for Gold Coast, Chicago, IL apartments for rent is approximately $2,724. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Gold Coast, 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 Gold Coast, Chicago, IL.

How much is a studio apartment in Gold Coast, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,222 and an average price per square feet of $47.74. There are a total of 172 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Gold Coast.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,650 and an average price per square feet of $41.31. There are a total of 283 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Gold Coast.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,020 and an average price per square feet of $39.54. There are a total of 142 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Gold Coast.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Gold Coast, Chicago, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.27%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Gold Coast, Chicago, IL?

A reasonable rent price in Gold Coast, Chicago, IL is around $2,179/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.