Average Rent in Washington Heights, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical Washington Heights, Chicago, IL Rents

Washington Heights rentals average $2,100 for a 3-bedroom. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,100, or roughly $18 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $950 to $950. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $60 (-5.42%) year-over-year from $1,110 to $1,050. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,313 (112.90%) year-over-year from $1,163 to $2,475. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $321 (18.03%) year-over-year from $1,779 to $2,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $155 (-6.89%) year-over-year from $2,250 to $2,095. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.42% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
3 BR	$18.00	$2,100	$1,779 (18.03%)	$1,475 (42.37%)

Historical Rents in Washington Heights, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near Washington Heights

There are a total of 12 cities nearby Washington Heights. The average rent in Washington Heights is currently $2,405 per month. Our records show that Oak Park, IL, with an average rent of $2,119, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Washington Heights, Chicago, IL is Naperville, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,900 per month.

Let's compare Washington Heights, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Rent for three bedrooms are about 42.86% more affordable than other cities nearby. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 12 total cities near Washington Heights, Chicago, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oak Park, IL	$1,929	$2,419	$2,150	$2,119
Joliet, IL	N/A	$1,313	$1,900	$2,379
Skokie, IL	$1,150	$2,300	$2,200	$2,400
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,233	$2,325	$2,400
Aurora, IL	$1,350	$1,350	$2,185	$2,400
Wheaton, IL	$1,425	$1,850	$2,533	$2,411
Evanston, IL	$2,110	$1,795	$2,395	$2,500
Chicago, IL	$2,140	$2,576	$3,048	$2,575
Arlington Heights, IL	$1,200	$2,000	$2,225	$2,600
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,625	$2,350	$2,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Washington Heights

There are a total of 30 neighborhoods in or near Washington Heights. Some of these neighborhoods include South Shore, Edgewater, and Austin. We've included all of these top 30 neighborhoods in or near Washington Heights, Chicago, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Washington Heights, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,406 per month. A total of 11 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nineteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,406. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Washington Heights's average rent, which is only $2,100. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Washington Heights, South Shore has the most affordable average rent at $1,575 per month. Whereas, at $3,952 average rent per month, DePaul is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Washington Heights. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$995	$1,200	$1,450	$1,575
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,364	$1,600	$2,498	$1,650
Austin, Chicago, IL	$1,150	$1,174	$1,600	$1,750
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,341	$1,450	$2,000	$1,784
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,565	$1,850	$1,880
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,338	$1,495	$1,905	$1,903
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	$1,550	$1,400	$1,650	$1,925
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,095	$1,373	$2,350	$1,925
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,395	$1,980	$2,500	$1,985
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,275	$1,513	$2,000	$2,000
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	$1,998	$1,498	$2,025	$2,050
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,500	$2,200	$2,200
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,550	$1,950	$2,650	$2,250
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,513	$1,750	$2,075	$2,350
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,695	$2,233	$2,520	$2,400
University Village - Little Italy, Chicago, IL	$2,004	$2,336	$3,036	$2,412
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,505	$2,297	$3,100	$2,495
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$995	$1,700	$2,373	$2,625
Bucktown, Chicago, IL	$2,191	$2,629	$3,550	$2,641
Tri-Taylor, Chicago, IL	$2,205	$2,515	$3,059	$2,673
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$2,741	$4,152	$2,737
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,268	$2,658	$3,519	$2,850
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,398	$2,870	$4,050	$2,864
Wicker Park, Chicago, IL	$2,400	$2,880	$3,200	$2,915
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	$2,332	$2,868	$3,809	$2,935
Goose Island, Chicago, IL	$2,075	$3,052	$4,545	$3,025
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$2,380	$2,889	$4,178	$3,035
West Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,361	$3,025	$4,142	$3,074
West Town, Chicago, IL	$2,517	$2,978	$4,268	$3,175
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$2,195	$2,650	$3,750	$3,952

Top Counties Near Washington Heights

There are a total of 28 counties located by Washington Heights, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Worth, IL, Proviso, IL, and Leyden, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,398. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worth, IL. Its average rent per month is $1,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Vernon, IL is the most expensive county by Washington Heights, Chicago, IL.

We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Worth, IL	$1,350	$1,450	$1,675	$1,800
Proviso, IL	$1,195	$1,425	$1,800	$1,875
Leyden, IL	N/A	$1,488	$1,895	$1,898
Oak Park, IL	$1,929	$2,419	$2,150	$2,119
Lisle, IL	N/A	$1,650	$1,950	$2,145
Thornton, IL	$1,250	$1,200	$1,613	$2,175
Lyons, IL	$1,650	$1,500	$1,825	$2,300
Downers Grove, IL	N/A	$1,600	$2,025	$2,300
York, IL	N/A	$1,650	$2,000	$2,375
Chicago, IL	$2,140	$2,576	$3,048	$2,575

Top Zipcodes Near Washington Heights

There are a total of 37 zipcodes in or near Washington Heights, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,300. A total of 15 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60649, Chicago, IL at $1,575 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,158 per month is 60611, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,520. That's at least $40 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Washington Heights, Chicago, IL is $1,795 per month. Or in other words, $34 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,390 per month. Which comes out to $27 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Washington Heights, Chicago, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60619, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,100	$1,550	$1,700
60617, Chicago, IL	$973	$1,300	$1,463	$1,600
60649, Chicago, IL	$995	$1,200	$1,450	$1,575
60637, Chicago, IL	$1,125	$1,565	$1,625	$1,850
60615, Chicago, IL	$1,125	$1,498	$1,925	$2,268
60653, Chicago, IL	$995	$1,700	$2,390	$2,585
60616, Chicago, IL	$1,744	$2,425	$3,037	$2,665
60608, Chicago, IL	$1,998	$1,498	$2,000	$2,045
60623, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,375	$1,600	$1,700
60605, Chicago, IL	$2,293	$2,728	$3,699	$2,851

Frequently Asked Questions - Washington Heights Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Washington Heights, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for Washington Heights, Chicago, IL apartments for rent is approximately $2,100. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Washington Heights, 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 Washington Heights, Chicago, IL.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Washington Heights, Chicago, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 1.13%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Washington Heights, Chicago, IL?

A reasonable rent price in Washington Heights, Chicago, IL is around $1,680/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.