Average Rent in Uptown, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical Uptown, Chicago, IL Rents

Uptown rentals average $1,200 for a studio rental to $3,460 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,595, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $107 (9.80%) year-over-year from $1,088 to $1,195. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $164 (11.08%) year-over-year from $1,484 to $1,648. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $439 (20.95%) year-over-year from $2,096 to $2,535. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $302 (10.59%) year-over-year from $2,848 to $3,150. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,273 (-40.36%) year-over-year from $5,633 to $3,360. 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 3.30% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.98% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.59% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.90% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.75% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.69	$1,195	$1,088 (9.80%)	$982 (21.73%)
1 BR	$2.41	$1,648	$1,484 (11.08%)	$1,372 (20.15%)
2 BR	$2.23	$2,535	$2,096 (20.95%)	$1,647 (53.92%)
3 BR	$1.81	$3,150	$2,848 (10.59%)	$2,001 (57.43%)
4+ BR	$1.78	$3,360	$5,633 (-40.36%)	$2,607 (28.90%)

Historical Rents in Uptown, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near Uptown

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Uptown. The average rent in Uptown is currently $2,410 per month. Our records show that Chicago, IL, with an average rent of $2,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Uptown, Chicago, IL is Evanston, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,800 per month.

Let's compare Uptown, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 16.19% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Uptown, Chicago, IL are about 7.16% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 12.73% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Uptown, Chicago, IL in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chicago, IL	$1,356	$1,795	$2,200	$2,100
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,253	$2,270	$2,293
Wheaton, IL	N/A	$1,859	$2,569	$2,298
Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,550	$2,200	$2,410
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,490	$2,200	$2,525
Oak Park, IL	N/A	$2,250	$2,650	$2,723
Evanston, IL	$2,365	$2,423	$2,875	$2,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Uptown

There are a total of 17 neighborhoods in or near Uptown. Some of these neighborhoods include South Shore, Rogers Park, and Edgewater. We've included all of these top 17 neighborhoods in or near Uptown, Chicago, IL in the following chart.

The average rent for these 17 neighborhoods in or near Uptown, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,250 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only sixteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,250. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Uptown's average rent, which is only $1,595. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Uptown, South Shore has the most affordable average rent at $1,350 per month. Whereas, at $2,900 average rent per month, Near North Side is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Uptown. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$1,050	$1,175	$1,275	$1,350
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,188	$1,550	$1,895	$1,675
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,650	$2,175	$1,800
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,963	$1,650	$1,900
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,742	$2,200	$3,675	$2,000
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,525	$1,700	$2,100
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,625	$1,950	$2,125
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,500	$1,900	$2,200
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,700	$2,150	$2,250
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,145	$1,485	$1,825	$2,295
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,550	$1,898	$2,200	$2,300
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,825	$2,600	$2,398
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,600	$2,200	$2,900	$2,670
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,450	$2,758	$2,750
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,875	$2,083	$2,900	$2,800
West Town, Chicago, IL	$2,300	$2,506	$2,819	$2,842
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,740	$2,300	$3,750	$2,900

Top Counties Near Uptown

There are a total of 17 counties located by Uptown, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Downers Grove, IL, Chicago, IL, and Proviso, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,400. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Downers Grove, IL. It's average rent per month is $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,800, Evanston, IL is the most expensive county by Uptown, Chicago, IL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Uptown, Chicago, IL is 15.63% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Uptown, Chicago, IL is 7.57% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Downers Grove, IL	N/A	$1,850	$2,000	$2,000
Chicago, IL	$1,356	$1,795	$2,200	$2,100
Proviso, IL	$1,195	$1,338	$2,000	$2,200
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,156	$2,100	$2,253
Milton, IL	N/A	$1,859	$2,260	$2,271
Leyden, IL	N/A	$1,425	$2,375	$2,400
Maine, IL	$1,298	$1,500	$2,300	$2,400
Libertyville, IL	N/A	$2,051	$2,300	$2,500
Oak Park, IL	N/A	$2,250	$2,650	$2,723
Evanston, IL	$2,365	$2,423	$2,875	$2,800

Top Zipcodes Near Uptown

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Uptown, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,063.

The following chart includes the top 4 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
60625, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,585	$1,925	$2,025
60618, Chicago, IL	$1,600	$1,895	$2,100	$2,100
60641, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,350	$1,750	$1,948
60615, Chicago, IL	$1,178	$1,510	$1,900	$2,123

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 $1,595. 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 $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $2.69. There are a total of 52 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 $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $2.41. There are a total of 71 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 $2,445 and an average price per square feet of $2.23. There are a total of 24 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 0.10%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Uptown, Chicago, IL is around $1,276/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.