Average Rent in Uptown, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical Uptown, Chicago, IL Rents

Uptown rentals average $1,300 for a studio rental to $4,995 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,995, or roughly $32 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $33 (2.53%) year-over-year from $1,317 to $1,350. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $141 (8.81%) year-over-year from $1,600 to $1,741. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $358 (15.99%) year-over-year from $2,242 to $2,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $741 (23.17%) year-over-year from $3,197 to $3,938. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $248 (-7.64%) year-over-year from $3,248 to $3,000. 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 2.66% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.44% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.74% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.06% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 23.70% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$36.86	$1,350	$1,317 (2.53%)	$1,119 (20.63%)
1 BR	$30.00	$1,741	$1,600 (8.81%)	$1,503 (15.85%)
2 BR	$33.80	$2,600	$2,242 (15.99%)	$2,067 (25.81%)
3 BR	$28.04	$3,938	$3,197 (23.17%)	$2,967 (32.72%)
4+ BR	$27.25	$3,000	$3,248 (-7.64%)	$3,175 (-5.51%)

Historical Rents in Uptown, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near Uptown

There are a total of 12 cities nearby Uptown. The average rent in Uptown is currently $2,400 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Berwyn, IL, with an average rent of $1,313, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Uptown, Chicago, IL is Naperville, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,900 per month.

Let's compare Uptown, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Uptown, Chicago, IL is 7.69% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 5.11% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Uptown, Chicago, IL are about 20.69% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 20.72% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 12 total cities near Uptown, Chicago, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Berwyn, IL	$1,045	$1,150	$1,750	$1,313
Palatine, IL	N/A	$1,500	$1,900	$1,950
Wheaton, IL	$1,300	$1,934	$2,349	$2,275
Chicago, IL	$1,500	$2,150	$2,450	$2,300
Oak Park, IL	$1,200	$1,750	$2,200	$2,300
Arlington Heights, IL	$1,250	$1,798	$2,250	$2,400
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,381	$2,250	$2,400
Evanston, IL	$2,145	$2,245	$2,395	$2,535
Vernon Hills, IL	N/A	$2,088	$2,300	$2,550
Skokie, IL	N/A	$2,075	$2,350	$2,600

Top Neighborhoods Near Uptown

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

The average rent for these 22 neighborhoods in or near Uptown, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,298 per month. A total of 6 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only sixteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,298. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Uptown's average rent, which is only $1,995. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Uptown, South Shore has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $3,600 average rent per month, DePaul is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Uptown. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,250	$1,500	$1,600
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,495	$1,923	$1,700
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,700	$1,938	$1,868
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,412	$1,759	$2,575	$1,913
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	$1,600	$1,450	$1,750	$1,950
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,565	$1,975	$1,975
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,600	$1,875	$2,000	$2,000
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,275	$1,690	$2,017	$2,000
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,500	$1,895	$2,045
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,450	$1,950	$2,595	$2,175
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,748	$2,075	$2,200
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,450	$2,050	$2,510	$2,395
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,535	$2,195	$3,250	$2,400
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,173	$1,600	$2,350	$2,500
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,750	$2,550	$3,750	$2,700
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,765	$2,400	$3,200	$2,761
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,950	$2,650	$4,000	$3,000
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,925	$2,575	$3,650	$3,050
West Town, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,225	$3,247	$3,273
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,800	$3,650	$3,298
Bucktown, Chicago, IL	$2,230	$2,276	$3,750	$3,590
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,975	$2,535	$3,600	$3,600

Top Counties Near Uptown

There are a total of 30 counties located by Uptown, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Berwyn, IL, Proviso, IL, and Leyden, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,413. 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 $1,313. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,495, New Trier, IL is the most expensive county by Uptown, Chicago, IL.

Typically, rent for studios in Uptown, Chicago, IL is 7.69% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Uptown, Chicago, IL is 3.94% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Uptown, Chicago, IL is 23.71% 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	$1,045	$1,150	$1,750	$1,313
Proviso, IL	$1,195	$1,400	$1,925	$1,898
Leyden, IL	$1,200	$1,395	$2,000	$2,000
Oak Park, IL	$1,200	$1,750	$2,200	$2,300
Chicago, IL	$1,500	$2,150	$2,450	$2,300
Maine, IL	N/A	$1,500	$2,300	$2,500
Evanston, IL	$2,145	$2,245	$2,395	$2,535
Niles, IL	N/A	$2,500	$2,650	$2,995
Northfield, IL	N/A	$1,735	$2,395	$3,000
New Trier, IL	$1,570	$1,895	$2,900	$3,495

Top Zipcodes Near Uptown

There are a total of 39 zipcodes in or near Uptown, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,173. A total of 14 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 $1,350 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,300 per month is 60607, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,400. That's at least $31 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Uptown, Chicago, IL is $1,700 per month. Or in other words, $29 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,200 per month. Which comes out to $26 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Uptown, Chicago, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60613, Chicago, IL	$1,550	$2,100	$3,150	$2,589
60640, Chicago, IL	$1,304	$1,895	$2,500	$1,995
60660, Chicago, IL	$1,400	$1,700	$2,538	$1,800
60657, Chicago, IL	$1,525	$2,115	$3,248	$2,295
60625, Chicago, IL	$1,400	$1,795	$2,178	$2,150
60618, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,895	$2,300	$2,450
60614, Chicago, IL	$1,775	$2,550	$3,798	$3,000
60626, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,498	$1,950	$1,658
60659, Chicago, IL	$1,150	$1,450	$1,750	$1,850
60645, Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,550	$2,045	$2,118

Frequently Asked Questions - Uptown Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Uptown, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for Uptown, Chicago, IL apartments for rent is approximately $1,995. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Uptown, 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 Uptown, Chicago, IL.

How much is a studio apartment in Uptown, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $36.86. There are a total of 51 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Uptown.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Uptown, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,775 and an average price per square feet of $30.00. There are a total of 86 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Uptown.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Uptown, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,900 and an average price per square feet of $33.80. There are a total of 63 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Uptown.

How have rent prices in Uptown, Chicago, IL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Uptown, Chicago, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.23% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Uptown, Chicago, IL?

A reasonable rent price in Uptown, Chicago, IL is around $1,596/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.