Average Rent in Pilsen, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical Pilsen, Chicago, IL Rents

Pilsen rentals average $2,500 for a studio rental to $2,795 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,100, or roughly $24 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 $925 (58.73%) year-over-year from $1,575 to $2,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $67 (-4.26%) year-over-year from $1,567 to $1,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $75 (3.75%) year-over-year from $2,000 to $2,075. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $210 (-7.89%) year-over-year from $2,660 to $2,450. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $131 (-4.47%) year-over-year from $2,926 to $2,795. 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 41.64% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.16% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.87% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.38% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 32.87% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $23.08 $2,500 $1,575 (58.73%) $25 (10,104.08%)
1 BR $24.00 $1,500 $1,567 (-4.26%) $1,333 (12.57%)
2 BR $26.86 $2,075 $2,000 (3.75%) $1,565 (32.59%)
3 BR $22.15 $2,450 $2,660 (-7.89%) $2,275 (7.69%)
4+ BR $20.96 $2,795 $2,926 (-4.47%) $2,549 (9.64%)

Historical Rents in Pilsen, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near Pilsen

There are a total of 12 cities nearby Pilsen. The average rent in Pilsen is currently $2,468 per month. Our records show that Oak Park, IL, with an average rent of $2,150, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Pilsen, Chicago, IL is River Grove, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $3,170 per month.

Let's compare Pilsen, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Pilsen, Chicago, IL is 47.00% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 21.48% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Pilsen, Chicago, IL are about 9.76% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 22.45% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 12 total cities near Pilsen, Chicago, IL in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Oak Park, IL $1,925 $2,455 $2,150 $2,150
Palatine, IL $1,300 $1,538 $2,100 $2,300
Wheaton, IL $1,425 $1,850 $2,546 $2,400
Schaumburg, IL N/A $2,276 $2,300 $2,400
Skokie, IL $1,150 $2,300 $2,200 $2,425
Evanston, IL $2,455 $1,795 $2,490 $2,510
Chicago, IL $2,152 $2,626 $3,000 $2,577
Arlington Heights, IL $1,200 $1,700 $2,200 $2,600
Naperville, IL N/A $1,625 $2,338 $2,900
River Grove, IL N/A $1,395 $3,190 $3,170

Top Neighborhoods Near Pilsen

There are a total of 25 neighborhoods in or near Pilsen. Some of these neighborhoods include South Shore, Austin, and Rogers Park. We've included all of these top 25 neighborhoods in or near Pilsen, Chicago, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 25 neighborhoods in or near Pilsen, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,495 per month. A total of 8 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seventeen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,495. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Pilsen's average rent, which is only $2,100. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Pilsen, South Shore has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $3,940 average rent per month, DePaul is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Pilsen. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
South Shore, Chicago, IL $1,098 $1,150 $1,450 $1,600
Austin, Chicago, IL $1,150 $1,150 $1,550 $1,700
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL $1,364 $1,485 $1,976 $1,784
Edgewater, Chicago, IL $1,407 $1,741 $2,500 $1,898
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL $1,188 $1,330 $2,400 $1,898
Lawndale, Chicago, IL $1,550 $1,400 $1,650 $1,900
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL $1,575 $1,450 $1,900 $1,905
Uptown, Chicago, IL $1,450 $2,000 $2,525 $2,000
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL $1,495 $1,985 $2,650 $2,225
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL $1,375 $1,788 $2,038 $2,275
Logan Square, Chicago, IL $1,685 $2,250 $2,536 $2,400
University Village - Little Italy, Chicago, IL $2,029 $2,397 $3,072 $2,451
Lakeview, Chicago, IL $1,550 $2,350 $3,178 $2,495
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL $995 $1,700 $2,353 $2,600
Bucktown, Chicago, IL $2,219 $2,622 $3,200 $2,647
Tri-Taylor, Chicago, IL $2,205 $2,673 $3,089 $2,700
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL $1,848 $2,750 $4,080 $2,741
South Loop, Chicago, IL $2,324 $2,681 $3,500 $2,840
The Loop, Chicago, IL $2,384 $2,950 $4,084 $2,883
Near West Side, Chicago, IL $2,342 $2,908 $3,800 $2,993
Near North Side, Chicago, IL $2,381 $2,920 $4,167 $3,019
Goose Island, Chicago, IL $1,925 $3,052 $4,593 $3,025
West Loop, Chicago, IL $2,480 $3,066 $4,143 $3,103
West Town, Chicago, IL $2,597 $3,022 $4,255 $3,210
DePaul, Chicago, IL $2,120 $2,625 $4,000 $3,940

Top Counties Near Pilsen

There are a total of 27 counties located by Pilsen, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Worth, IL, Proviso, IL, and Oak Park, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,495. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. A total of 3 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 Pilsen, Chicago, IL.

Typically, rent for studios in Pilsen, Chicago, IL is 53.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Pilsen, Chicago, IL is 10.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Pilsen, Chicago, IL is 4.88% more affordable 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 $1,650 $1,800
Proviso, IL $1,223 $1,400 $1,800 $1,950
Oak Park, IL $1,925 $2,455 $2,150 $2,150
Lyons, IL $1,650 $1,550 $1,800 $2,300
York, IL N/A $1,650 $2,050 $2,495
Evanston, IL $2,455 $1,795 $2,490 $2,510
Chicago, IL $2,152 $2,626 $3,000 $2,577
Maine, IL N/A $1,625 $2,100 $2,600
Niles, IL $1,150 $2,300 $2,250 $2,750
Leyden, IL N/A $1,488 $3,150 $2,815

Top Zipcodes Near Pilsen

There are a total of 35 zipcodes in or near Pilsen, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,400. A total of 13 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 $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,126 per month is 60611, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,573. 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 Pilsen, Chicago, IL is $1,875 per month. Or in other words, $33 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,475 per month. Which comes out to $29 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Pilsen, Chicago, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
60608, Chicago, IL $2,500 $1,498 $2,000 $2,050
60607, Chicago, IL $2,421 $2,930 $3,925 $2,996
60616, Chicago, IL N/A $2,485 $3,045 $2,655
60612, Chicago, IL $2,202 $2,587 $2,900 $2,699
60605, Chicago, IL $2,324 $2,744 $3,670 $2,840
60661, Chicago, IL $2,350 $2,864 $3,806 $2,955
60623, Chicago, IL N/A $1,375 $1,600 $1,700
60653, Chicago, IL $995 $1,700 $2,370 $2,550
60654, Chicago, IL $2,419 $2,979 $4,084 $3,100
60601, Chicago, IL $2,372 $2,990 $4,336 $2,938

Frequently Asked Questions - Pilsen Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Pilsen, Chicago, IL?
The average monthly rental price for Pilsen, Chicago, IL apartments for rent is approximately $2,100. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Pilsen, 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 Pilsen, Chicago, IL.
How much is a studio apartment in Pilsen, Chicago, IL?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $23.08. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Pilsen.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Pilsen, Chicago, IL?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $24.00. There are a total of 11 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Pilsen.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Pilsen, Chicago, IL?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,050 and an average price per square feet of $26.86. There are a total of 43 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Pilsen.
How have rent prices in Pilsen, Chicago, IL changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Pilsen, Chicago, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.59%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Pilsen, Chicago, IL?
A reasonable rent price in Pilsen, Chicago, IL is around $1,680/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.