Average Rent in West Town, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical West Town, Chicago, IL Rents

West Town rentals average $2,517 for a studio rental to $13,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,300, or roughly $36 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $2,289 (-47.64%) year-over-year from $4,806 to $2,517. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $464 (20.33%) year-over-year from $2,283 to $2,748. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $874 (28.21%) year-over-year from $3,098 to $3,973. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,665 (49.48%) year-over-year from $3,365 to $5,030. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $10,251 (273.42%) year-over-year from $3,749 to $14,000. 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 4.38% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.46% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 17.44% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 17.41% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 70.03% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$56.87	$2,517	$4,806 (-47.64%)	$1,354 (85.86%)
1 BR	$37.63	$2,748	$2,283 (20.33%)	$2,364 (16.25%)
2 BR	$33.18	$3,973	$3,098 (28.21%)	$3,067 (29.54%)
3 BR	$33.00	$5,030	$3,365 (49.48%)	$3,230 (55.73%)
4+ BR	$34.92	$14,000	$3,749 (273.42%)	$4,066 (244.33%)

Historical Rents in West Town, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near West Town

There are a total of 11 cities nearby West Town. The average rent in West Town is currently $2,450 per month. A total of 11 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Palatine, IL, with an average rent of $2,150, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near West Town, Chicago, IL is Naperville, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,993 per month.

Let's compare West Town, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in West Town, Chicago, IL is 43.87% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 30.76% more expensive. Two bedrooms in West Town, Chicago, IL are about 38.83% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 39.28% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near West Town, Chicago, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Palatine, IL	$1,300	$1,500	$1,950	$2,150
Oak Park, IL	$1,902	$1,725	$2,073	$2,295
Wheaton, IL	$1,475	$1,899	$2,349	$2,349
Chicago, IL	$1,675	$2,233	$2,695	$2,395
Arlington Heights, IL	$1,200	$1,750	$2,100	$2,450
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,182	$2,300	$2,456
Skokie, IL	$1,195	$2,113	$2,300	$2,500
Evanston, IL	$2,218	$1,963	$2,294	$2,500
Vernon Hills, IL	$2,004	$2,229	$2,200	$2,525
Naperville, IL	$1,325	$1,650	$2,325	$2,993

Top Neighborhoods Near West Town

There are a total of 23 neighborhoods in or near West Town. Some of these neighborhoods include South Shore, Edgewater, and Rogers Park. We've included all of these top 23 neighborhoods in or near West Town, Chicago, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 23 neighborhoods in or near West Town, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,325 per month. A total of 22 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than West Town's average rent, which is actually $3,300. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West Town, South Shore has the most affordable average rent at $1,500 per month. Whereas, at $3,600 average rent per month, DePaul is the most expensive neighborhood in or near West Town. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$1,098	$1,150	$1,450	$1,500
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,600	$2,495	$1,600
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,325	$1,450	$1,995	$1,773
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,700	$2,500	$1,900
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	$1,200	N/A	$1,700	$1,925
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,125	$1,500	$2,400	$1,950
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,500	$1,950	$1,976
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,275	$1,560	$2,000	$1,998
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	$1,998	$1,500	$2,100	$2,100
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,725	$2,000	$2,200
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,400	$1,900	$2,695	$2,250
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,345	$1,550	$2,275	$2,325
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,548	$2,050	$2,450	$2,345
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,520	$2,195	$3,125	$2,400
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$995	$1,650	$2,390	$2,563
West Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,100	$2,600	$3,625	$2,700
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$2,650	$3,950	$2,725
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,292	$2,538	$3,777	$2,750
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,154	$2,392	$3,300	$2,804
Bucktown, Chicago, IL	$2,166	$2,302	$3,400	$2,900
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$2,155	$2,635	$4,000	$2,975
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	$2,250	$2,658	$3,711	$3,000
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,975	$2,600	$3,600	$3,600

Top Counties Near West Town

There are a total of 27 counties located by West Town, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Worth, IL, Leyden, IL, and Proviso, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,450. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of 27 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worth, IL. Its average rent per month is $1,725. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Vernon, IL is the most expensive county by West Town, Chicago, IL.

Typically, rent for studios in West Town, Chicago, IL is 52.41% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in West Town, Chicago, IL is 41.66% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in West Town, Chicago, IL is 44.00% more expensive 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	$1,400	$1,650	$1,725
Leyden, IL	N/A	$1,488	$1,898	$1,975
Proviso, IL	$1,295	$1,400	$1,875	$1,998
Lyons, IL	$1,650	$1,513	$1,850	$2,200
Oak Park, IL	$1,902	$1,725	$2,073	$2,295
Chicago, IL	$1,675	$2,233	$2,695	$2,395
York, IL	N/A	$1,800	$2,100	$2,473
Evanston, IL	$2,218	$1,963	$2,294	$2,500
Maine, IL	N/A	$1,600	$2,375	$2,600
Niles, IL	$1,195	$2,300	$2,325	$2,895

Top Zipcodes Near West Town

There are a total of 38 zipcodes in or near West Town, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,304. A total of 38 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 $1,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,102 per month is 60611, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,488. 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 Town, Chicago, IL is $1,773 per month. Or in other words, $32 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,300 per month. Which comes out to $27 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in West Town, Chicago, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60612, Chicago, IL	$2,170	$2,248	$2,650	$2,500
60622, Chicago, IL	$2,378	$2,595	$2,800	$2,900
60642, Chicago, IL	$1,873	$2,625	$3,250	$2,980
60661, Chicago, IL	$2,118	$2,645	$3,700	$3,005
60607, Chicago, IL	$2,323	$2,700	$3,828	$3,025
60654, Chicago, IL	$2,291	$2,700	$4,125	$3,032
60610, Chicago, IL	$2,000	$2,559	$3,800	$2,873
60647, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,195	$2,600	$2,415
60601, Chicago, IL	$2,292	$2,590	$3,975	$2,773
60614, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$2,640	$3,895	$2,800

Frequently Asked Questions - West Town Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for West Town, Chicago, IL apartments for rent is approximately $3,300. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do West Town, 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 Town, Chicago, IL.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,517 and an average price per square feet of $56.87. There are a total of 22 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in West Town.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,743 and an average price per square feet of $37.63. There are a total of 48 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West Town.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,750 and an average price per square feet of $33.18. There are a total of 63 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West Town.

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

Rent prices for rentals in West Town, Chicago, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.48%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.20%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.28%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.49% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in West Town, Chicago, IL is around $2,640/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.