Average Rent in Uptown, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical Uptown, Chicago, IL Rents

Uptown rentals average $1,400 for a studio rental to $12,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,710, or roughly $34 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $50 (3.85%) year-over-year from $1,300 to $1,350. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $154 (-9.26%) year-over-year from $1,664 to $1,510. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $277 (-11.66%) year-over-year from $2,377 to $2,100. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $312 (-9.00%) year-over-year from $3,462 to $3,150. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $8,492 (242.04%) year-over-year from $3,508 to $12,000. 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 0.32% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.98% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.62% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.53% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 27.90% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$37.50	$1,350	$1,300 (3.85%)	$1,139 (18.51%)
1 BR	$33.12	$1,510	$1,664 (-9.26%)	$1,533 (-1.47%)
2 BR	$32.64	$2,100	$2,377 (-11.66%)	$2,034 (3.24%)
3 BR	$30.42	$3,150	$3,462 (-9.00%)	$2,808 (12.20%)
4+ BR	$27.42	$12,000	$3,508 (242.04%)	$3,062 (291.94%)

Historical Rents in Uptown, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near Uptown

There are a total of 11 cities nearby Uptown. The average rent in Uptown is currently $2,424 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Berwyn, IL, with an average rent of $1,325, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Uptown, Chicago, IL is River Grove, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $3,318 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 1.88% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are equivalent to other nearby cities' one bedroom rents. Two bedrooms in Uptown, Chicago, IL are about 5.75% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.14% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near Uptown, 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 Uptown

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

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near Uptown, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,396 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,396. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Uptown's average rent, which is only $1,710. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Uptown, 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 Uptown. 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
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
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,650	$2,450	$3,725	$2,550
North Center, Chicago, IL	$1,750	$1,995	$2,600	$2,550
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$2,500	$3,850	$2,700
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,775	$2,350	$3,200	$2,845
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 Uptown

There are a total of 24 counties located by Uptown, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Berwyn, IL, Oak Park, IL, and Proviso, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,473. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of 2 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 Uptown, Chicago, IL.

Typically, rent for studios in Uptown, Chicago, IL is 4.64% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Uptown, Chicago, IL is 1.14% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Uptown, Chicago, IL is 3.45% 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	$1,075	$1,300	$1,900	$1,325
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
Northfield, IL	$1,400	$2,023	$2,598	$2,600
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 Uptown

There are a total of 34 zipcodes in or near Uptown, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,393. A total of 8 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 Uptown, 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 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	$1,473	$2,150	$2,995	$2,500
60640, Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,698	$2,270	$1,898
60660, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,500	$2,400	$1,550
60657, Chicago, IL	$1,645	$2,195	$3,000	$2,298
60625, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,773	$2,050	$1,895
60618, Chicago, IL	$1,420	$1,700	$2,400	$2,325
60614, Chicago, IL	$1,813	$2,398	$3,400	$2,913
60626, Chicago, IL	$1,195	$1,450	$1,944	$1,700
60645, Chicago, IL	$1,398	$1,550	$1,980	$1,895
60647, Chicago, IL	$1,695	$2,095	$2,495	$2,450

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 $1,710. 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 $1,400 and an average price per square feet of $37.50. There are a total of 47 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 $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $33.12. There are a total of 82 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 $2,175 and an average price per square feet of $32.64. There are a total of 37 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 0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Uptown, Chicago, IL is around $1,368/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.