Average Rent in South Loop, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical South Loop, Chicago, IL Rents

South Loop rentals average $1,775 for a studio rental to $10,125 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,845, or roughly $33 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $33 (1.50%) year-over-year from $2,168 to $2,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $108 (-4.39%) year-over-year from $2,450 to $2,343. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $220 (7.10%) year-over-year from $3,100 to $3,320. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $819 (-17.39%) year-over-year from $4,708 to $3,890. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,375 (40.43%) year-over-year from $5,875 to $8,250. 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 16.59% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.86% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.47% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.40% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 13.61% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jun 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $37.09 $2,200 $2,168 (1.50%) $1,717 (28.14%)
1 BR $35.08 $2,343 $2,450 (-4.39%) $2,203 (6.32%)
2 BR $32.31 $3,320 $3,100 (7.10%) $3,043 (9.09%)
3 BR $32.74 $3,890 $4,708 (-17.39%) $4,737 (-17.88%)
4+ BR $30.94 $8,250 $5,875 (40.43%) $10,606 (-22.21%)

Historical Rents in South Loop, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near South Loop

There are a total of 11 cities nearby South Loop. The average rent in South Loop is currently $2,424 per month. A total of 9 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Berwyn, IL, with an average rent of $1,325, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near South Loop, Chicago, IL is River Grove, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $3,318 per month.

Let's compare South Loop, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in South Loop, Chicago, IL is 22.61% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 29.79% more expensive. Two bedrooms in South Loop, Chicago, IL are about 28.13% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 30.24% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near South Loop, Chicago, IL in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Berwyn, IL $1,075 $1,300 $1,900 $1,325
Oak Park, IL $1,595 $1,600 $2,350 $1,800
Chicago, IL $1,550 $2,050 $2,350 $2,200
Schaumburg, IL N/A $2,091 $2,250 $2,260
Aurora, IL $1,275 $1,549 $2,200 $2,424
Naperville, IL $1,413 $1,886 $2,500 $2,597
Evanston, IL $2,575 $2,250 $2,548 $2,700
Skokie, IL N/A $1,650 $2,100 $2,750
Vernon Hills, IL N/A $2,276 $2,300 $2,885
River Grove, IL $1,335 $1,450 $3,295 $3,318

Top Neighborhoods Near South Loop

There are a total of 24 neighborhoods in or near South Loop. Some of these neighborhoods include South Shore, Edgewater, and Englewood. We've included all of these top 24 neighborhoods in or near South Loop, Chicago, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near South Loop, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,346 per month. A total of 19 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,346. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than South Loop's average rent, which is actually $2,845. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Loop, South Shore has the most affordable average rent at $1,450 per month. Whereas, at $3,400 average rent per month, Near West Side is the most expensive neighborhood in or near South Loop. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
South Shore, Chicago, IL $1,200 $1,150 $1,400 $1,450
Edgewater, Chicago, IL $1,300 $1,500 $2,600 $1,600
Englewood, Chicago, IL $1,100 $1,250 $1,320 $1,600
Albany Park, Chicago, IL $1,285 $1,498 $1,800 $1,700
Uptown, Chicago, IL $1,400 $1,650 $2,175 $1,710
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL $1,195 $1,450 $1,890 $1,750
Lawndale, Chicago, IL N/A $1,450 $1,725 $1,875
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL $1,440 $1,895 $2,623 $1,925
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL N/A $1,595 $1,973 $2,000
Pilsen, Chicago, IL N/A $1,600 $1,850 $2,050
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL $1,825 $1,300 $1,700 $2,200
Logan Square, Chicago, IL $1,673 $1,895 $2,295 $2,298
Lakeview, Chicago, IL $1,600 $2,195 $3,000 $2,395
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL $1,500 $1,750 $2,100 $2,398
Far East, Aurora, IL N/A $1,779 $2,424 $2,429
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL $1,100 $1,750 $2,295 $2,450
North Center, Chicago, IL $1,750 $1,995 $2,600 $2,550
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL $1,650 $2,450 $3,725 $2,550
Near North Side, Chicago, IL $1,850 $2,500 $3,850 $2,700
The Loop, Chicago, IL $1,935 $2,450 $3,500 $2,925
Bucktown, Chicago, IL $2,195 $2,478 $3,500 $3,048
West Town, Chicago, IL $2,200 $2,425 $2,800 $3,200
DePaul, Chicago, IL $1,880 $2,345 $3,400 $3,325
Near West Side, Chicago, IL N/A $2,895 $3,538 $3,400

Top Counties Near South Loop

There are a total of 24 counties located by South Loop, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Berwyn, IL, Worth, IL, and Oak Park, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,473. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of 21 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Berwyn, IL. Its average rent per month is $1,325. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,100, Wheatland, Naperville, IL is the most expensive county by South Loop, Chicago, IL.

Typically, rent for studios in South Loop, Chicago, IL is 24.79% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Loop, Chicago, IL is 30.59% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Loop, Chicago, IL is 29.69% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Berwyn, IL $1,075 $1,300 $1,900 $1,325
Worth, IL $1,450 $1,395 $1,675 $1,700
Oak Park, IL $1,595 $1,600 $2,350 $1,800
Proviso, IL $1,095 $1,450 $2,000 $1,950
Chicago, IL $1,550 $2,050 $2,350 $2,200
Maine, IL $1,200 $1,500 $2,225 $2,450
Evanston, IL $2,575 $2,250 $2,548 $2,700
Leyden, IL $1,335 $1,450 $3,055 $2,750
Niles, IL $2,200 $1,650 $2,100 $2,825
New Trier, IL $1,680 $1,845 $3,100 $3,100

Top Zipcodes Near South Loop

There are a total of 34 zipcodes in or near South Loop, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,393. 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 60402, Berwyn, IL at $1,325 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 $1,480. 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 South Loop, Chicago, IL is $1,786 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 $29 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in South Loop, Chicago, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
60605, Chicago, IL $1,875 $2,318 $3,200 $2,848
60616, Chicago, IL $1,613 $2,273 $2,800 $2,600
60607, Chicago, IL $1,488 $2,950 $3,500 $3,400
60601, Chicago, IL $2,018 $2,750 $4,300 $3,100
60654, Chicago, IL $2,133 $2,700 $4,101 $2,925
60611, Chicago, IL $1,972 $2,500 $3,950 $2,700
60608, Chicago, IL $1,300 $1,600 $1,950 $2,100
60653, Chicago, IL $1,100 $1,638 $2,283 $2,595
60610, Chicago, IL $1,600 $2,400 $3,800 $2,495
60612, Chicago, IL $1,650 $1,800 $2,695 $2,498

Frequently Asked Questions - South Loop Average Rents

What is the average rent price in South Loop, Chicago, IL?
The average monthly rental price for South Loop, Chicago, IL apartments for rent is approximately $2,845. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do South Loop, 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 South Loop, Chicago, IL.
How much is a studio apartment in South Loop, Chicago, IL?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,775 and an average price per square feet of $37.09. There are a total of 8 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in South Loop.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in South Loop, Chicago, IL?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,350 and an average price per square feet of $35.08. There are a total of 62 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Loop.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in South Loop, Chicago, IL?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,200 and an average price per square feet of $32.31. There are a total of 82 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Loop.
How have rent prices in South Loop, Chicago, IL changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in South Loop, Chicago, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.17% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in South Loop, Chicago, IL?
A reasonable rent price in South Loop, Chicago, IL is around $2,276/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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