Average Rent in West Town, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical West Town, Chicago, IL Rents

West Town rentals average $2,350 for a studio rental to $4,125 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,200, or roughly $31 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $229 (-8.86%) year-over-year from $2,579 to $2,350. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $131 (5.77%) year-over-year from $2,266 to $2,397. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $233 (8.51%) year-over-year from $2,742 to $2,975. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,032 (30.72%) year-over-year from $3,358 to $4,390. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $708 (-15.04%) year-over-year from $4,708 to $4,000. 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 down by 4.57% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.57% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.34% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.44% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.45% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$46.61	$2,350	$2,579 (-8.86%)	$721 (226.16%)
1 BR	$30.77	$2,397	$2,266 (5.77%)	$1,914 (25.27%)
2 BR	$33.85	$2,975	$2,742 (8.51%)	$2,591 (14.81%)
3 BR	$29.29	$4,390	$3,358 (30.72%)	$3,013 (45.69%)
4+ BR	$22.61	$4,000	$4,708 (-15.04%)	$3,796 (5.38%)

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 $2,349 per month. A total of 11 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Berwyn, IL, with an average rent of $1,375, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near West Town, Chicago, IL is Vernon Hills, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,775 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 53.19% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 23.45% more expensive. Two bedrooms in West Town, Chicago, IL are about 16.11% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 36.36% 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
Berwyn, IL	$1,100	$1,238	$1,750	$1,375
Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,150	$2,425	$2,300
Oak Park, IL	$1,300	$1,700	$2,498	$2,300
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,034	$2,300	$2,300
Wheaton, IL	N/A	$2,126	$2,349	$2,349
Aurora, IL	$1,275	$1,695	$2,199	$2,400
Evanston, IL	$2,450	$2,250	$2,400	$2,550
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,799	$2,399	$2,590
Skokie, IL	N/A	$1,650	$2,475	$2,600
Vernon Hills, IL	N/A	$1,913	$2,275	$2,775

Top Neighborhoods Near West Town

There are a total of 26 neighborhoods in or near West Town. Some of these neighborhoods include Englewood, South Shore, and Rogers Park. We've included all of these top 26 neighborhoods in or near West Town, Chicago, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 26 neighborhoods in or near West Town, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,273 per month. A total of 23 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,273. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than West Town's average rent, which is actually $3,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West Town, Englewood has the most affordable average rent at $1,400 per month. Whereas, at $3,500 average rent per month, Bucktown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near West Town. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Englewood, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,250	$1,350	$1,400
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$975	$1,300	$1,450	$1,538
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,195	$1,400	$1,850	$1,650
Austin, Chicago, IL	$1,063	$1,125	$1,800	$1,800
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,450	$1,725	$1,800
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,733	$2,588	$1,850
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,550	$1,463	$2,100	$1,925
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,400	$1,785	$2,875	$2,000
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,480	$1,950	$2,450	$2,023
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	$2,650	$1,650	$1,900	$2,075
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,595	$1,995	$2,095
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,375	$1,450	$2,100	$2,100
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL	$1,575	$1,565	$1,798	$2,250
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,095	$2,595	$2,295
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,925	$2,150	$2,400
Far East, Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,829	$2,261	$2,401
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,175	$1,673	$2,355	$2,445
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,150	$3,100	$2,565
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,750	$2,500	$3,925	$2,595
University Village - Little Italy, Chicago, IL	$1,169	$2,100	$2,700	$2,750
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,900	$2,550	$4,000	$2,800
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,780	$2,350	$3,200	$2,900
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,175	$2,500	$3,763	$2,909
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,915	$2,445	$3,435	$3,300
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,900	$3,700	$3,400
Bucktown, Chicago, IL	$2,363	$2,550	$3,100	$3,500

Top Counties Near West Town

There are a total of 26 counties located by West Town, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Berwyn, IL, Worth, IL, and Lyons, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,400. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of 24 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Berwyn, IL. Its average rent per month is $1,375. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,500, Northfield, IL is the most expensive county by West Town, Chicago, IL.

Typically, rent for studios in West Town, Chicago, IL is 53.19% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in West Town, Chicago, IL is 30.32% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in West Town, Chicago, IL is 17.95% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Berwyn, IL	$1,100	$1,238	$1,750	$1,375
Worth, IL	$1,575	$1,390	$1,700	$1,800
Lyons, IL	N/A	$1,295	$1,700	$1,900
Proviso, IL	$1,110	$1,400	$1,950	$2,000
Leyden, IL	$1,295	$1,400	$2,513	$2,275
Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,150	$2,425	$2,300
Oak Park, IL	$1,300	$1,700	$2,498	$2,300
Maine, IL	$1,200	$1,573	$1,850	$2,400
Evanston, IL	$2,450	$2,250	$2,400	$2,550
Niles, IL	N/A	$1,700	$2,500	$2,800

Top Zipcodes Near West Town

There are a total of 35 zipcodes in or near West Town, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,380. A total of 34 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60402, Berwyn, IL at $1,350 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,300 per month is 60607, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,480. That's at least $39 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 $1,800 per month. Or in other words, $29 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,425 per month. Which comes out to $28 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	$1,650	$2,175	$2,748	$2,623
60622, Chicago, IL	$1,800	$2,225	$2,700	$3,100
60642, Chicago, IL	$2,925	$2,387	$3,025	$3,200
60607, Chicago, IL	$1,488	$2,800	$3,699	$3,300
60654, Chicago, IL	$2,275	$2,750	$4,000	$3,000
60610, Chicago, IL	$1,648	$2,500	$3,839	$2,557
60647, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,100	$2,650	$2,473
60601, Chicago, IL	$2,138	$2,652	$4,250	$3,100
60614, Chicago, IL	$1,845	$2,500	$3,600	$2,895
60611, Chicago, IL	$2,200	$2,500	$4,200	$2,756

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 $3,200. 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 $2,350 and an average price per square feet of $46.61. There are a total of 1 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 $2,350 and an average price per square feet of $30.77. There are a total of 15 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 $2,800 and an average price per square feet of $33.85. There are a total of 50 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 -0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.31% 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 $2,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.