Average Rent in West Elsdon, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical West Elsdon, Chicago, IL Rents

West Elsdon rentals average $1,499 for a 2-bedroom rental to $1,825 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,650, or roughly $20 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $25 (-1.89%) year-over-year from $1,325 to $1,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $117 (-8.86%) year-over-year from $1,317 to $1,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $684 (-31.34%) year-over-year from $2,183 to $1,499. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $500 (-21.51%) year-over-year from $2,325 to $1,825. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $9 (-0.36%) year-over-year from $2,459 to $2,450. 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 18.95% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 20.05% 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 (% +/-)
2 BR	$19.99	$1,499	$2,183 (-31.34%)	$1,388 (7.98%)
3 BR	$20.81	$1,825	$2,325 (-21.51%)	$1,933 (-5.60%)

Historical Rents in West Elsdon, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near West Elsdon

There are a total of 12 cities nearby West Elsdon. The average rent in West Elsdon 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 West Elsdon, Chicago, IL is Naperville, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,900 per month.

Let's compare West Elsdon, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Two bedrooms in West Elsdon, Chicago, IL are about 47.60% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 64.38% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 12 total cities near West Elsdon, Chicago, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oak Park, IL	$1,929	$2,419	$2,150	$2,119
Palatine, IL	$1,300	$1,500	$2,050	$2,300
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
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 West Elsdon

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

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near West Elsdon, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,406 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,406. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than West Elsdon's average rent, which is only $1,650. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West Elsdon, 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 West Elsdon. 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 West Elsdon

There are a total of 28 counties located by West Elsdon, 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. 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 West Elsdon, Chicago, IL.

Rent for two bedrooms in West Elsdon, Chicago, IL is 41.76% more affordable than other counties nearby. 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
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
Niles, IL	$1,150	$2,300	$2,250	$2,700

Top Zipcodes Near West Elsdon

There are a total of 37 zipcodes in or near West Elsdon, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,300. A total of 3 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 West Elsdon, 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 West Elsdon, Chicago, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60623, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,375	$1,600	$1,700
60608, Chicago, IL	$1,998	$1,498	$2,000	$2,045
60612, Chicago, IL	$2,190	$2,436	$2,900	$2,650
60653, Chicago, IL	$995	$1,700	$2,390	$2,585
60616, Chicago, IL	$1,744	$2,425	$3,037	$2,665
60615, Chicago, IL	$1,125	$1,498	$1,925	$2,268
60607, Chicago, IL	$2,400	$2,888	$3,915	$2,994
60637, Chicago, IL	$1,125	$1,565	$1,625	$1,850
60605, Chicago, IL	$2,293	$2,728	$3,699	$2,851
60661, Chicago, IL	$2,272	$2,825	$3,792	$2,917

Frequently Asked Questions - West Elsdon Average Rents

What is the average rent price in West Elsdon, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for West Elsdon, Chicago, IL apartments for rent is approximately $1,650. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do West Elsdon, 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 West Elsdon, Chicago, IL.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,499 and an average price per square feet of $19.99. There are a total of 1 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West Elsdon.

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

Rent prices for rentals in West Elsdon, Chicago, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.31%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.22% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in West Elsdon, Chicago, IL?

A reasonable rent price in West Elsdon, Chicago, IL is around $1,320/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.