Average Rent in West Town, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical West Town, Chicago, IL Rents

West Town rentals average $2,360 for a studio rental to $7,250 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,821, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,680 (247.06%) year-over-year from $680 to $2,360. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $164 (7.55%) year-over-year from $2,166 to $2,330. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $195 (-6.86%) year-over-year from $2,843 to $2,648. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $709 (21.89%) year-over-year from $3,241 to $3,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $6,260 (167.76%) year-over-year from $3,732 to $9,992. 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 0.67% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.83% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.62% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.59% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 17.59% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.96	$2,360	$680 (247.06%)	$1,907 (23.73%)
1 BR	$2.83	$2,330	$2,166 (7.55%)	$2,226 (4.63%)
2 BR	$2.70	$2,648	$2,843 (-6.86%)	$2,974 (-10.99%)
3 BR	$2.37	$3,950	$3,241 (21.89%)	$2,794 (41.37%)
4+ BR	$2.64	$9,992	$3,732 (167.76%)	$2,896 (245.05%)

Historical Rents in West Town, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near West Town

There are a total of 6 cities nearby West Town. The average rent in West Town is currently $2,543 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chicago, 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 $2,875 per month.

Let's compare West Town, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 16.47% more expensive. Two bedrooms in West Town, Chicago, IL are about 13.07% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 18.31% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near West Town, Chicago, IL in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,820	$2,200	$2,150
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,056	$2,387	$2,203
Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,400	$2,223	$2,435
Oak Park, IL	N/A	$2,175	$2,595	$2,650
Evanston, IL	N/A	$2,150	$2,873	$2,750
Naperville, IL	N/A	N/A	$2,250	$2,875

Top Neighborhoods Near West Town

There are a total of 15 neighborhoods in or near West Town. Some of these neighborhoods include South Shore, Uptown, and Rogers Park. We've included all of these top 15 neighborhoods in or near West Town, Chicago, IL in the following chart.

The average rent for these 15 neighborhoods in or near West Town, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,248 per month. A total of 13 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,248. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West Town, South Shore has the most affordable average rent at $1,450 per month. Whereas, at $3,300 average rent per month, The Loop is the most expensive neighborhood in or near West Town. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$895	$1,200	$1,450	$1,450
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,195	$1,588	$2,498	$1,595
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,538	$1,875	$1,650
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,315	$1,650	$2,200	$1,750
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,600	$1,623	$1,950
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,495	$1,950	$2,100
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$3,063	$1,650	$2,150
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,213	$1,595	$2,065	$2,248
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,145	$1,520	$1,885	$2,298
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,500	$1,900	$2,300
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,995	$2,650	$2,395
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,600	$2,389	$2,368	$2,400
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,750	$2,200	$2,800	$2,530
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,800	$2,450	$3,740	$2,999
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,975	$2,563	$3,275	$3,300

Top Counties Near West Town

There are a total of 15 counties located by West Town, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Chicago, IL, Downers Grove, IL, and Schaumburg, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,500. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 9 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chicago, IL. It's average rent per month is $2,150. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,750, Evanston, IL is the most expensive county by West Town, Chicago, IL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in West Town, Chicago, IL is 20.28% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in West Town, Chicago, IL is 15.64% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 9 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,820	$2,200	$2,150
Downers Grove, IL	N/A	$1,850	$2,199	$2,199
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,078	$2,198	$2,199
Milton, IL	N/A	$1,800	$2,249	$2,249
Libertyville, IL	N/A	$1,966	$2,400	$2,500
Naperville, IL	N/A	N/A	$2,250	$2,550
Oak Park, IL	N/A	$2,175	$2,595	$2,650
Leyden, IL	N/A	$1,300	$2,650	$2,650
Evanston, IL	N/A	$2,150	$2,873	$2,750

Top Zipcodes Near West Town

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near West Town, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,149. A total of 2 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60615, Chicago, IL at $2,000 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,298 per month is 60618, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,485. That's at least $2 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 $1,595 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,926 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 2 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
60618, Chicago, IL	$1,795	$1,645	$2,000	$2,298
60615, Chicago, IL	$1,175	$1,545	$1,853	$2,000

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 $2,821. 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 $2,360 and an average price per square feet of $2.96. There are a total of 3 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 $2,320 and an average price per square feet of $2.83. 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 $2,667 and an average price per square feet of $2.70. There are a total of 28 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 2.47%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.22% 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 $2,257/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.