Average Rent in West Town, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical West Town, Chicago, IL Rents

West Town rentals average $2,395 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,050 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,195, or roughly $33 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $417 (-15.95%) year-over-year from $2,617 to $2,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $221 (9.74%) year-over-year from $2,267 to $2,488. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $200 (7.34%) year-over-year from $2,725 to $2,925. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $342 (9.88%) year-over-year from $3,458 to $3,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,125 (24.78%) year-over-year from $4,542 to $5,667. 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 2.22% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.78% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.39% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.20% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 21.96% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$36.67	$2,488	$2,267 (9.74%)	$2,102 (18.37%)
2 BR	$33.74	$2,925	$2,725 (7.34%)	$2,926 (-0.05%)
3 BR	$28.32	$3,800	$3,458 (9.88%)	$3,128 (21.47%)
4+ BR	$23.97	$5,667	$4,542 (24.78%)	$3,797 (49.26%)

Historical Rents in West Town, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near West Town

There are a total of 13 cities nearby West Town. The average rent in West Town is currently $2,393 per month. A total of 13 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Cicero, IL, with an average rent of $1,150, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near West Town, Chicago, IL is Buffalo Grove, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,750 per month.

Let's compare West Town, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 21.96% more expensive. Two bedrooms in West Town, Chicago, IL are about 21.78% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 27.27% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 13 total cities near West Town, Chicago, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cicero, IL	$885	$1,063	$1,700	$1,150
Berwyn, IL	$1,023	$1,200	$1,750	$1,350
Palatine, IL	N/A	$1,500	$1,850	$1,900
Chicago, IL	$1,523	$2,015	$2,400	$2,250
Wheaton, IL	$1,300	$1,899	$2,349	$2,299
Oak Park, IL	$1,263	$1,750	$2,325	$2,300
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,200	$2,250	$2,393
Evanston, IL	$2,413	$2,295	$2,395	$2,535
Skokie, IL	N/A	$2,075	$2,250	$2,600
Buffalo Grove, IL	N/A	$1,750	$2,525	$2,750

Top Neighborhoods Near West Town

There are a total of 28 neighborhoods in or near West Town. Some of these neighborhoods include Englewood, South Shore, and Austin. We've included all of these top 28 neighborhoods in or near West Town, Chicago, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 28 neighborhoods in or near West Town, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,321 per month. A total of 25 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,321. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than West Town's average rent, which is actually $3,195. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West Town, Englewood has the most affordable average rent at $1,400 per month. Whereas, at $3,960 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
Englewood, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,250	$1,390	$1,400
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$1,038	$1,149	$1,525	$1,575
Austin, Chicago, IL	$850	$699	$1,775	$1,600
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,500	$2,600	$1,600
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,450	$1,900	$1,650
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	$1,600	$1,450	$1,750	$1,900
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,750	$2,700	$1,923
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	$1,425	$1,800	$1,893	$1,973
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$1,545	$2,000	$1,998
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,585	$1,975	$2,000
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,348	$1,595	$1,950	$2,100
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,900	$2,595	$2,150
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$1,975	$2,075	$2,263
Far East, Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,905	$2,266	$2,266
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,475	$1,995	$2,550	$2,375
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$2,100	$3,100	$2,395
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,375	$1,595	$2,045	$2,397
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,600	$2,365	$2,450
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,650	$2,550	$3,750	$2,750
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$2,335	$3,200	$2,800
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,950	$2,598	$4,000	$2,800
University Village - Little Italy, Chicago, IL	$1,488	$2,250	$2,750	$2,800
Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL	$1,473	$2,043	$2,725	$2,925
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,935	$2,500	$3,500	$2,999
Wicker Park, Chicago, IL	$2,600	$2,125	$2,775	$3,100
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,800	$3,550	$3,200
Bucktown, Chicago, IL	$2,230	$2,515	$3,750	$3,500
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,975	$2,463	$3,500	$3,960

Top Counties Near West Town

There are a total of 31 counties located by West Town, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Cicero, IL, Berwyn, IL, and Leyden, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,425. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of 30 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Cicero, IL. Its average rent per month is $1,150. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,500, New Trier, IL is the most expensive county by West Town, Chicago, IL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in West Town, Chicago, IL is 32.15% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in West Town, Chicago, IL is 26.83% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cicero, IL	$885	$1,063	$1,700	$1,150
Berwyn, IL	$1,023	$1,200	$1,750	$1,350
Leyden, IL	$1,200	$1,395	$2,050	$1,800
Proviso, IL	$1,225	$1,400	$1,873	$1,950
Lyons, IL	N/A	$1,425	$1,750	$2,050
Chicago, IL	$1,523	$2,015	$2,400	$2,250
Oak Park, IL	$1,263	$1,750	$2,325	$2,300
Maine, IL	$1,195	$1,600	$2,275	$2,500
Evanston, IL	$2,413	$2,295	$2,395	$2,535
Niles, IL	N/A	$2,500	$2,350	$2,995

Top Zipcodes Near West Town

There are a total of 41 zipcodes in or near West Town, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,200. A total of 40 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60804, Cicero, IL at $1,150 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,200 per month is 60614, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,450. That's at least $36 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, $32 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,250 per month. Which comes out to $26 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	$1,463	$2,200	$2,500	$2,695
60622, Chicago, IL	$1,793	$2,150	$2,800	$2,900
60642, Chicago, IL	$3,000	$2,338	$2,950	$3,150
60661, Chicago, IL	$2,150	$2,500	$3,500	$2,713
60607, Chicago, IL	$1,488	$2,800	$3,350	$3,000
60654, Chicago, IL	$2,100	$2,625	$4,160	$2,803
60610, Chicago, IL	$1,695	$2,350	$3,800	$2,650
60647, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,095	$2,695	$2,495
60601, Chicago, IL	$1,888	$2,500	$4,000	$3,050
60614, Chicago, IL	$1,750	$2,500	$3,600	$3,200

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 $3,195. 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 one bedroom apartment in West Town, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,395 and an average price per square feet of $36.67. There are a total of 25 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 $2,973 and an average price per square feet of $33.74. There are a total of 48 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 -0.16%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10% 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 $2,556/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.