Average Rent in West Side, Chicago, IL

Current Versus Historical West Side, Chicago, IL Rents

West Side rentals average $1,407 for a studio rental to $2,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,400, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $221 (14.00%) year-over-year from $1,579 to $1,800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $60 (3.00%) year-over-year from $2,014 to $2,074. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $218 (9.97%) year-over-year from $2,183 to $2,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $564 (22.25%) year-over-year from $2,536 to $3,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $723 (21.83%) year-over-year from $3,314 to $4,038. 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 0.11% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.84% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.17% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.41% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.79% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.25	$1,800	$1,579 (14.00%)	$1,945 (-7.46%)
1 BR	$2.58	$2,074	$2,014 (3.00%)	$2,074 (0.01%)
2 BR	$2.07	$2,400	$2,183 (9.97%)	$2,389 (0.47%)
3 BR	$2.12	$3,100	$2,536 (22.25%)	$2,683 (15.53%)
4+ BR	$1.46	$4,038	$3,314 (21.83%)	$2,833 (42.50%)

Historical Rents in West Side, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near West Side

There are a total of 6 cities nearby West Side. The average rent in West Side is currently $2,229 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Willowbrook, IL, with an average rent of $2,080, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near West Side, Chicago, IL is Naperville, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,800 per month.

Let's compare West Side, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 13.46% more expensive. Two bedrooms in West Side, Chicago, IL are on par with the other cities nearby. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.87% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near West Side, Chicago, IL in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Willowbrook, IL	N/A	$1,828	$2,218	$2,080
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$1,995	$2,464	$2,173
Chicago, IL	$1,363	$1,850	$2,500	$2,200
Wheaton, IL	N/A	$1,960	$2,275	$2,257
Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,300	$2,100	$2,298
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,488	$2,275	$2,800

Top Neighborhoods Near West Side

There are a total of 7 neighborhoods in or near West Side. Some of these neighborhoods include Rogers Park, Uptown, and Lakeview. We've included all of these top 7 neighborhoods in or near West Side, Chicago, IL in the following chart.

The average rent for these 7 neighborhoods in or near West Side, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,325 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,325. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West Side, Rogers Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,500 per month. Whereas, at $3,173 average rent per month, Near North Side is the most expensive neighborhood in or near West Side. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,300	$1,750	$1,500
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,695	$2,538	$1,695
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,495	$1,898	$2,750	$2,145
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$1,673	$1,875	$2,325
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,825	$2,500	$3,200	$2,700
South Loop, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,200	$3,000	$2,856
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,763	$2,465	$3,700	$3,173

Top Counties Near West Side

There are a total of 7 counties located by West Side, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Schaumburg, IL, Downers Grove, IL, and Chicago, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,200. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Schaumburg, IL. It's average rent per month is $2,150. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,623, Naperville, IL is the most expensive county by West Side, Chicago, IL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in West Side, Chicago, IL is 12.94% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in West Side, Chicago, IL is 1.10% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 5 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$1,995	$2,465	$2,150
Downers Grove, IL	N/A	$1,828	$2,218	$2,188
Chicago, IL	$1,363	$1,850	$2,500	$2,200
Milton, IL	N/A	$1,960	$2,250	$2,257
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,535	$2,200	$2,623

Top Zipcodes Near West Side

There are a total of 19 zipcodes in or near West Side, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,200. A total of 13 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60626, Chicago, IL at $1,450 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,500 per month is 60611, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,200. That's at least $3 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near West Side, Chicago, IL is $1,875 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,398 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in West Side, Chicago, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60608, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,450	$2,000	$2,200
60607, Chicago, IL	$1,594	$2,350	$3,200	$2,977
60622, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,025	$2,600	$2,898
60647, Chicago, IL	$1,150	$1,875	$2,200	$2,150
60605, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,300	$3,125	$2,755
60610, Chicago, IL	$1,713	$2,237	$3,550	$3,000
60611, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$2,500	$3,850	$3,500
60614, Chicago, IL	$1,525	$2,295	$3,350	$2,600
60618, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,675	$1,975	$2,150
60657, Chicago, IL	$1,495	$1,898	$2,800	$2,095

Frequently Asked Questions - West Side Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for West Side, Chicago, IL apartments for rent is approximately $2,400. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do West Side, 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 Side, Chicago, IL.

How much is a studio apartment in West Side, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,407 and an average price per square feet of $2.25. There are a total of 4 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in West Side.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,125 and an average price per square feet of $2.58. There are a total of 16 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West Side.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,275 and an average price per square feet of $2.07. There are a total of 88 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West Side.

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

Rent prices for rentals in West Side, Chicago, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.14%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.22% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in West Side, Chicago, IL is around $1,920/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.