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 $2,842 for a 1-bedroom rental to $6,625 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,295, or roughly $39 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $660 (-23.08%) year-over-year from $2,860 to $2,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $378 (-11.75%) year-over-year from $3,220 to $2,842. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $352 (-8.68%) year-over-year from $4,052 to $3,700. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,393 (-25.59%) year-over-year from $5,443 to $4,050. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,395 (56.61%) year-over-year from $4,230 to $6,625. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.10% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.73% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.32% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 34.23% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$40.29	$2,842	$3,220 (-11.75%)	$2,579 (10.19%)
2 BR	$38.50	$3,700	$4,052 (-8.68%)	$3,508 (5.46%)
3 BR	$31.13	$4,050	$5,443 (-25.59%)	$5,699 (-28.93%)
4+ BR	$28.65	$6,625	$4,230 (56.61%)	$6,672 (-0.71%)

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 $2,363 per month. A total of 12 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Cicero, IL, with an average rent of $1,200, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Near West Side, Chicago, IL is Buffalo Grove, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $3,007 per month.

Let's compare Near West Side, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 35.36% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Near West Side, Chicago, IL are about 36.78% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 29.63% 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
Cicero, IL	$895	$1,088	$1,625	$1,200
Berwyn, IL	$1,100	$1,250	$1,750	$1,300
Wheaton, IL	$1,300	$2,126	$2,349	$2,200
Chicago, IL	$1,587	$2,150	$2,500	$2,300
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,092	$2,256	$2,300
Oak Park, IL	$1,300	$1,750	$2,375	$2,325
Skokie, IL	N/A	$1,625	$2,475	$2,500
Evanston, IL	$2,125	$2,198	$2,450	$2,573
Naperville, IL	$1,325	$1,799	$2,350	$2,600
Buffalo Grove, IL	N/A	$1,875	$2,725	$3,007

Top Neighborhoods Near Near West Side

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

The average rent for these 28 neighborhoods in or near Near West Side, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,202 per month. A total of 25 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,202. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Near West Side's average rent, which is actually $3,295. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Near West Side, Englewood has the most affordable average rent at $1,425 per month. Whereas, at $3,495 average rent per month, Bucktown 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	$1,375	$1,425
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,300	$1,450	$1,600
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,195	$1,495	$1,850	$1,650
Austin, Chicago, IL	$925	$950	$1,800	$1,800
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,450	$1,750	$1,800
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,498	$1,800	$2,600	$1,850
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,375	$1,450	$1,975	$1,850
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,290	$1,795	$2,100	$1,950
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,850	$2,950	$2,000
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,475	$1,950	$2,500	$2,050
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	$1,988	$1,650	$2,000	$2,073
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,563	$1,950	$2,095
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,375	$1,475	$2,100	$2,100
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL	$2,400	$1,565	$1,800	$2,200
Far East, Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,905	$2,199	$2,204
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,100	$2,595	$2,400
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,675	$1,863	$2,000	$2,400
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,695	$2,370	$2,400
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,195	$3,200	$2,500
University Village - Little Italy, Chicago, IL	$850	$2,100	$2,550	$2,625
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,775	$2,500	$3,823	$2,648
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,900	$2,550	$3,993	$2,800
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,003	$2,400	$3,200	$2,875
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,138	$2,600	$3,950	$2,950
Wicker Park, Chicago, IL	$2,450	$2,548	$2,950	$3,210
West Town, Chicago, IL	$2,200	$2,297	$2,925	$3,300
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,855	$2,523	$3,600	$3,350
Bucktown, Chicago, IL	$2,363	$2,600	$3,150	$3,495

Top Counties Near Near West Side

There are a total of 27 counties located by Near West Side, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Cicero, IL, Berwyn, IL, and Worth, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,350. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of 26 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Cicero, IL. Its average rent per month is $1,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,550, New Trier, IL is the most expensive county by Near West Side, Chicago, IL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Near West Side, Chicago, IL is 42.82% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Near West Side, Chicago, IL is 40.80% 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	$895	$1,088	$1,625	$1,200
Berwyn, IL	$1,100	$1,250	$1,750	$1,300
Worth, IL	$1,575	$1,390	$1,650	$1,700
Leyden, IL	$1,360	$1,395	$2,150	$1,963
Proviso, IL	$1,125	$1,400	$1,925	$2,050
Lyons, IL	N/A	$1,410	$1,750	$2,200
Chicago, IL	$1,587	$2,150	$2,500	$2,300
Oak Park, IL	$1,300	$1,750	$2,375	$2,325
Evanston, IL	$2,125	$2,198	$2,450	$2,573
Niles, IL	N/A	$1,675	$2,500	$2,850

Top Zipcodes Near Near West Side

There are a total of 37 zipcodes in or near Near West Side, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,260. A total of 36 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 $1,200 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,300 per month is 60642, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,445. 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 Near West Side, Chicago, IL is $1,799 per month. Or in other words, $31 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 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	$1,650	$1,980	$2,523	$2,450
60607, Chicago, IL	$850	$2,888	$3,627	$3,200
60654, Chicago, IL	$2,175	$2,700	$3,995	$3,000
60622, Chicago, IL	$1,825	$2,300	$2,652	$2,895
60642, Chicago, IL	$1,875	$2,297	$3,200	$3,300
60608, Chicago, IL	$1,988	$1,698	$2,000	$2,100
60601, Chicago, IL	$2,138	$2,600	$4,200	$3,100
60610, Chicago, IL	$1,663	$2,523	$3,945	$2,686
60605, Chicago, IL	$2,003	$2,421	$3,400	$2,950
60647, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,200	$2,650	$2,500

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 $3,295. 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 one bedroom apartment in Near West Side, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,842 and an average price per square feet of $40.29. There are a total of 39 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 $3,717 and an average price per square feet of $38.50. There are a total of 42 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 -0.23%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.26% 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 $2,636/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.