Average Rent in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL Rents

Lincoln Park rentals average $1,850 for a studio rental to $8,248 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,737, or roughly $53 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 $207 (12.58%) year-over-year from $1,643 to $1,850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $550 (25.00%) year-over-year from $2,200 to $2,750. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $661 (18.97%) year-over-year from $3,483 to $4,144. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,433 (38.05%) year-over-year from $3,767 to $5,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,528 (33.86%) year-over-year from $7,467 to $9,995. 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 2.21% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.46% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.32% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 26.28% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $56.26 $1,850 $1,643 (12.58%) $1,355 (36.53%)
1 BR $55.84 $2,750 $2,200 (25.00%) $2,097 (31.15%)
2 BR $49.09 $4,144 $3,483 (18.97%) $2,655 (56.08%)
3 BR $50.16 $5,200 $3,767 (38.05%) $3,316 (56.82%)
4+ BR $63.56 $9,995 $7,467 (33.86%) $6,310 (58.39%)

Historical Rents in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near Lincoln Park

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

Let's compare Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL is 29.73% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 32.52% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL are about 47.01% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 42.31% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 13 total cities near Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Oak Park, IL $1,929 $2,419 $2,150 $2,119
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 $2,481
Evanston, IL $2,110 $1,795 $2,395 $2,500
Chicago, IL $2,140 $2,576 $3,048 $2,575
Arlington Heights, IL $1,200 $2,000 $2,225 $2,600
Naperville, IL N/A $1,625 $2,350 $2,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Lincoln Park

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

The average rent for these 29 neighborhoods in or near Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,400 per month. A total of 20 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,400. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Lincoln Park's average rent, which is actually $2,737. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Lincoln Park, 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 Lincoln Park. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
South Shore, Chicago, IL $995 $1,200 $1,450 $1,575
Edgewater, Chicago, IL $1,364 $1,600 $2,498 $1,650
Austin, Chicago, IL $1,150 $1,174 $1,600 $1,750
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL $1,341 $1,450 $2,000 $1,784
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL N/A $1,565 $1,850 $1,880
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL $1,338 $1,495 $1,905 $1,903
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL $1,095 $1,373 $2,350 $1,925
Lawndale, Chicago, IL $1,550 $1,400 $1,650 $1,925
Uptown, Chicago, IL $1,395 $1,980 $2,500 $1,985
Albany Park, Chicago, IL $1,275 $1,513 $2,000 $2,000
Pilsen, Chicago, IL $1,998 $1,498 $2,025 $2,050
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL $1,300 $1,500 $2,200 $2,200
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL $1,550 $1,950 $2,650 $2,250
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL $1,513 $1,750 $2,075 $2,350
Logan Square, Chicago, IL $1,695 $2,233 $2,520 $2,400
University Village - Little Italy, Chicago, IL $2,004 $2,336 $3,036 $2,412
Lakeview, Chicago, IL $1,505 $2,297 $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
South Loop, Chicago, IL $2,268 $2,658 $3,519 $2,850
The Loop, Chicago, IL $2,398 $2,870 $4,050 $2,864
Wicker Park, Chicago, IL $2,400 $2,880 $3,200 $2,915
Near West Side, Chicago, IL $2,332 $2,868 $3,809 $2,935
Goose Island, Chicago, IL $2,075 $3,052 $4,545 $3,025
Near North Side, Chicago, IL $2,380 $2,889 $4,178 $3,035
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 Lincoln Park

There are a total of 28 counties located by Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Worth, IL, Proviso, IL, and Leyden, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,398. 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 Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL.

Typically, rent for studios in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL is 37.84% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL is 39.80% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL is 48.81% 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 $1,450 $1,675 $1,800
Proviso, IL $1,195 $1,425 $1,800 $1,875
Leyden, IL N/A $1,488 $1,895 $1,898
Oak Park, IL $1,929 $2,419 $2,150 $2,119
Lyons, IL $1,650 $1,500 $1,825 $2,300
Evanston, IL $2,110 $1,795 $2,395 $2,500
Maine, IL N/A $1,650 $2,100 $2,548
Chicago, IL $2,140 $2,576 $3,048 $2,575
Niles, IL $1,150 $2,300 $2,250 $2,700
Northfield, IL N/A $1,989 $2,250 $3,175

Top Zipcodes Near Lincoln Park

There are a total of 37 zipcodes in or near Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,414. 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 $3,158 per month is 60611, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,520. That's at least $40 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Lincoln Park, 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 Lincoln Park, 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 $1,940 $2,657 $4,000 $2,811
60610, Chicago, IL $2,264 $2,711 $4,076 $2,809
60657, Chicago, IL $1,505 $2,240 $3,225 $2,414
60642, Chicago, IL $2,196 $2,889 $3,623 $3,052
60611, Chicago, IL $2,380 $2,857 $4,182 $3,158
60654, Chicago, IL $2,418 $2,975 $4,169 $3,141
60613, Chicago, IL $1,500 $2,300 $2,950 $2,500
60601, Chicago, IL $2,362 $2,900 $4,192 $2,888
60661, Chicago, IL $2,272 $2,825 $3,792 $2,917
60622, Chicago, IL $2,343 $2,595 $2,895 $2,880

Frequently Asked Questions - Lincoln Park Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL?
The average monthly rental price for Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL apartments for rent is approximately $2,737. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Lincoln Park, 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 Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL.
How much is a studio apartment in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $56.26. There are a total of 48 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Lincoln Park.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,741 and an average price per square feet of $55.84. There are a total of 88 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Lincoln Park.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,152 and an average price per square feet of $49.09. There are a total of 30 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Lincoln Park.
How have rent prices in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.25%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.19%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.38% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL?
A reasonable rent price in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL is around $2,190/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.