Average Rent in Near West Side, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical Near West Side, Chicago, IL Rents

Near West Side rentals average $2,332 for a studio rental to $10,375 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,911, or roughly $48 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $37 (1.61%) year-over-year from $2,295 to $2,332. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $46 (1.62%) year-over-year from $2,835 to $2,881. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $142 (3.87%) year-over-year from $3,682 to $3,824. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,267 (49.45%) year-over-year from $4,583 to $6,850. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $5,168 (99.26%) year-over-year from $5,207 to $10,375. 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 1.88% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.43% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.24% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 19.65% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 45.78% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$54.81	$2,332	$2,295 (1.61%)	$2,315 (0.76%)
1 BR	$49.73	$2,881	$2,835 (1.62%)	$3,084 (-6.59%)
2 BR	$40.18	$3,824	$3,682 (3.87%)	$3,642 (5.00%)
3 BR	$45.91	$6,850	$4,583 (49.45%)	$5,312 (28.95%)
4+ BR	$36.99	$10,375	$5,207 (99.26%)	$4,166 (149.03%)

Historical Rents in Near West Side, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near Near West Side

There are a total of 12 cities nearby Near West Side. The average rent in Near West Side is currently $2,425 per month. A total of 11 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Oak Park, IL, with an average rent of $2,119, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Near West Side, Chicago, IL is Naperville, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,925 per month.

Let's compare Near West Side, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Near West Side, Chicago, IL is 43.18% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 34.13% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Near West Side, Chicago, IL are about 42.53% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 54.49% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 12 total cities near Near West Side, Chicago, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oak Park, IL	$1,929	$2,369	$2,150	$2,119
Palatine, IL	$1,300	$1,538	$2,150	$2,300
Skokie, IL	$1,150	$1,925	$2,200	$2,350
Wheaton, IL	$1,425	$1,850	$2,514	$2,400
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,202	$2,350	$2,400
Evanston, IL	$1,915	$1,795	$2,300	$2,495
Vernon Hills, IL	$2,074	$2,234	$2,100	$2,500
Chicago, IL	$2,135	$2,575	$3,000	$2,579
Arlington Heights, IL	$1,200	$2,000	$2,200	$2,600
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,625	$2,350	$2,925

Top Neighborhoods Near Near West Side

There are a total of 30 neighborhoods in or near Near West Side. Some of these neighborhoods include Englewood, South Shore, and Edgewater. We've included all of these top 30 neighborhoods in or near Near West Side, Chicago, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Near West Side, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,384 per month. A total of 25 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,384. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Near West Side's average rent, which is actually $2,911. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Near West Side, Englewood has the most affordable average rent at $1,305 per month. Whereas, at $3,987 average rent per month, DePaul is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Near West Side. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Englewood, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,250	$1,250	$1,305
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$995	$1,150	$1,450	$1,500
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,364	$1,600	$2,489	$1,652
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,341	$1,450	$2,000	$1,784
Portage Park, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,450	$1,750	$1,800
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,338	$1,495	$1,903	$1,900
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,565	$1,850	$1,900
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,095	$1,495	$2,350	$1,900
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	$1,550	$1,400	$1,650	$1,925
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,275	$1,513	$2,000	$1,985
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,450	$1,975	$2,500	$1,999
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	$1,998	$1,498	$2,025	$2,050
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,550	$2,238	$2,200
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,550	$1,950	$2,650	$2,250
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,800	$2,038	$2,368
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,695	$2,195	$2,498	$2,400
University Village - Little Italy, Chicago, IL	$2,004	$2,341	$3,036	$2,445
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,505	$2,320	$3,100	$2,498
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$995	$1,650	$2,355	$2,625
Bucktown, Chicago, IL	$2,191	$2,607	$3,625	$2,672
Tri-Taylor, Chicago, IL	$2,205	$2,511	$3,044	$2,673
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,863	$2,728	$4,072	$2,728
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,399	$2,882	$4,051	$2,850
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,274	$2,659	$3,500	$2,857
Wicker Park, Chicago, IL	$2,400	$2,880	$3,200	$2,908
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$2,380	$2,863	$4,143	$3,031
Goose Island, Chicago, IL	$2,075	$3,052	$4,590	$3,033
West Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,361	$2,988	$4,042	$3,072
West Town, Chicago, IL	$2,517	$2,979	$4,213	$3,184
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$2,195	$2,673	$3,875	$3,987

Top Counties Near Near West Side

There are a total of 29 counties located by Near West Side, 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 $24 per sqft. A total of 25 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 $3,700, New Trier, IL is the most expensive county by Near West Side, Chicago, IL.

Typically, rent for studios in Near West Side, Chicago, IL is 75.34% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Near West Side, Chicago, IL is 42.41% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Near West Side, Chicago, IL is 43.83% 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	$1,455	$1,663	$1,800
Leyden, IL	N/A	$1,500	$1,895	$1,900
Proviso, IL	$1,223	$1,425	$1,800	$1,950
Oak Park, IL	$1,929	$2,369	$2,150	$2,119
York, IL	N/A	$1,600	$1,950	$2,325
Lyons, IL	$1,650	$1,550	$1,825	$2,350
Evanston, IL	$1,915	$1,795	$2,300	$2,495
Chicago, IL	$2,135	$2,575	$3,000	$2,579
Maine, IL	N/A	$1,650	$2,100	$2,600
Niles, IL	$1,150	$2,113	$2,250	$2,613

Top Zipcodes Near Near West Side

There are a total of 36 zipcodes in or near Near West Side, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,453. A total of 31 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 $1,500 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 $1,513. 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 Near West Side, Chicago, IL is $1,923 per month. Or in other words, $34 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,439 per month. Which comes out to $28 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Near West Side, Chicago, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60612, Chicago, IL	$2,190	$2,435	$2,850	$2,642
60607, Chicago, IL	$2,416	$2,892	$3,935	$2,990
60661, Chicago, IL	$2,261	$2,806	$3,805	$2,928
60654, Chicago, IL	$2,418	$2,950	$4,166	$3,135
60622, Chicago, IL	$2,400	$2,595	$2,895	$2,880
60642, Chicago, IL	$2,196	$2,878	$3,600	$3,052
60608, Chicago, IL	$1,998	$1,498	$2,000	$2,023
60601, Chicago, IL	$2,348	$2,898	$4,191	$2,877
60610, Chicago, IL	$2,250	$2,728	$4,047	$2,829
60605, Chicago, IL	$2,295	$2,745	$3,705	$2,865

Frequently Asked Questions - Near West Side Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Near West Side, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for Near West Side, Chicago, IL apartments for rent is approximately $2,911. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Near West Side, 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 Near West Side, Chicago, IL.

How much is a studio apartment in Near West Side, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,332 and an average price per square feet of $54.81. There are a total of 95 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Near West Side.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Near West Side, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,865 and an average price per square feet of $49.73. There are a total of 136 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Near West Side.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Near West Side, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,828 and an average price per square feet of $40.18. There are a total of 107 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Near West Side.

How have rent prices in Near West Side, Chicago, IL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Near West Side, Chicago, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.49% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Near West Side, Chicago, IL?

A reasonable rent price in Near West Side, Chicago, IL is around $2,329/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.