Average Rent in Pilsen, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical Pilsen, Chicago, IL Rents

Pilsen rentals average $1,495 for a studio rental to $6,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,988, or roughly $26 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $22 (-1.43%) year-over-year from $1,517 to $1,495. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $50 (-3.17%) year-over-year from $1,575 to $1,525. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $54 (2.80%) year-over-year from $1,933 to $1,988. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $145 (-5.70%) year-over-year from $2,545 to $2,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $3,283 (102.07%) year-over-year from $3,217 to $6,500. 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 17.63% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.11% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.14% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.26% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.71% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Sep 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $35.88 $1,495 $1,517 (-1.43%) $25 (5,840.40%)
1 BR $25.50 $1,525 $1,575 (-3.17%) $1,424 (7.08%)
2 BR $26.05 $1,988 $1,933 (2.80%) $1,582 (25.66%)
3 BR $19.53 $2,400 $2,545 (-5.70%) $2,183 (9.92%)
4+ BR $27.04 $6,500 $3,217 (102.07%) $2,782 (133.67%)

Historical Rents in Pilsen, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near Pilsen

There are a total of 11 cities nearby Pilsen. The average rent in Pilsen is currently $2,400 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Berwyn, IL, with an average rent of $1,423, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Pilsen, Chicago, IL is Naperville, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,895 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 18.06% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 11.32% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Pilsen, Chicago, IL are about 13.13% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 25.00% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near Pilsen, Chicago, IL in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Berwyn, IL $1,095 $1,175 $1,795 $1,423
Wheaton, IL $1,300 $1,934 $2,349 $2,287
Oak Park, IL $1,200 $1,644 $2,100 $2,298
Chicago, IL $1,495 $2,100 $2,450 $2,300
Arlington Heights, IL $1,250 $1,795 $2,250 $2,400
Schaumburg, IL N/A $2,387 $2,250 $2,400
Evanston, IL $2,145 $1,925 $2,345 $2,500
Vernon Hills, IL N/A $2,088 $2,250 $2,550
Skokie, IL N/A $1,600 $2,325 $2,625
Naperville, IL $1,325 $1,738 $2,350 $2,895

Top Neighborhoods Near Pilsen

There are a total of 22 neighborhoods in or near Pilsen. Some of these neighborhoods include South Shore, Rogers Park, and Edgewater. We've included all of these top 22 neighborhoods in or near Pilsen, Chicago, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 22 neighborhoods in or near Pilsen, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,275 per month. A total of 6 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only sixteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,275. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Pilsen's average rent, which is only $1,988. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Pilsen, South Shore has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $3,575 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 $1,200 $1,250 $1,450 $1,600
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL $1,250 $1,495 $1,950 $1,700
Edgewater, Chicago, IL $1,406 $1,741 $2,588 $1,863
Lawndale, Chicago, IL $1,400 $1,450 $1,700 $1,950
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL $1,290 $1,473 $2,175 $1,950
Uptown, Chicago, IL $1,295 $1,750 $2,963 $1,950
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL $1,600 $1,725 $2,000 $2,000
Albany Park, Chicago, IL $1,275 $1,690 $2,017 $2,000
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL $1,100 $1,525 $1,895 $2,023
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL $1,450 $1,950 $2,495 $2,100
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL $1,295 $1,573 $2,150 $2,200
Logan Square, Chicago, IL $1,450 $1,995 $2,500 $2,350
Lakeview, Chicago, IL $1,550 $2,195 $3,248 $2,400
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL $1,173 $1,600 $2,300 $2,500
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL $1,773 $2,598 $3,750 $2,698
South Loop, Chicago, IL $1,780 $2,350 $3,200 $2,771
Near North Side, Chicago, IL $1,950 $2,600 $4,000 $3,000
The Loop, Chicago, IL $2,025 $2,500 $3,500 $3,100
Near West Side, Chicago, IL $2,300 $2,775 $3,725 $3,300
West Town, Chicago, IL N/A $2,198 $3,100 $3,325
Bucktown, Chicago, IL $2,230 $2,209 $3,695 $3,420
DePaul, Chicago, IL $1,975 $2,550 $3,600 $3,575

Top Counties Near Pilsen

There are a total of 29 counties located by Pilsen, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Berwyn, IL, Worth, 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 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Berwyn, IL. Its average rent per month is $1,423. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,450, New Trier, IL is the most expensive county by Pilsen, Chicago, IL.

Typically, rent for studios in Pilsen, Chicago, IL is 19.73% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Pilsen, Chicago, IL is 2.33% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Pilsen, Chicago, IL is 14.75% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Berwyn, IL $1,095 $1,175 $1,795 $1,423
Worth, IL $1,350 $1,400 $1,698 $1,750
Proviso, IL $1,195 $1,400 $1,963 $1,925
Lyons, IL N/A $1,425 $1,775 $1,950
Leyden, IL $1,200 $1,410 $2,000 $2,000
Oak Park, IL $1,200 $1,644 $2,100 $2,298
Chicago, IL $1,495 $2,100 $2,450 $2,300
Evanston, IL $2,145 $1,925 $2,345 $2,500
York, IL N/A $1,800 $2,300 $2,950
Niles, IL N/A $1,650 $2,600 $2,970

Top Zipcodes Near Pilsen

There are a total of 37 zipcodes in or near Pilsen, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,178. A total of 12 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60402, Berwyn, IL at $1,495 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,400 per month is 60607, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,415. That's at least $36 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 $1,650 per month. Or in other words, $30 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,189 per month. Which comes out to $26 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 $1,495 $1,598 $1,988 $2,100
60607, Chicago, IL $1,894 $2,750 $3,699 $3,400
60616, Chicago, IL $1,500 $2,225 $2,750 $2,500
60612, Chicago, IL $1,463 $2,098 $2,548 $2,585
60605, Chicago, IL $1,850 $2,400 $3,500 $2,752
60623, Chicago, IL N/A $1,325 $1,500 $1,650
60654, Chicago, IL $2,175 $2,700 $4,050 $3,042
60611, Chicago, IL $2,000 $2,550 $4,150 $3,000
60642, Chicago, IL $1,850 $2,300 $2,712 $2,715
60622, Chicago, IL $1,735 $2,125 $2,800 $2,915

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 $1,988. 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 $1,495 and an average price per square feet of $35.88. 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 $1,613 and an average price per square feet of $25.50. There are a total of 14 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 $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $26.05. There are a total of 32 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 -0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Pilsen, Chicago, IL?
A reasonable rent price in Pilsen, Chicago, IL is around $1,590/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.