Average Rent in West Town, Chicago, IL

Current Versus Historical West Town, Chicago, IL Rents

West Town rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $0 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,800, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $349 (19.66%) year-over-year from $1,774 to $2,123. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $19 (-0.89%) year-over-year from $2,119 to $2,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $331 (14.26%) year-over-year from $2,324 to $2,655. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $221 (7.12%) year-over-year from $3,102 to $3,323. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $453 (13.57%) year-over-year from $3,342 to $3,795. 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 53.16% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.52% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.63% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.46% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.79% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
2 BR	$2.21	$2,655	$2,324 (14.26%)	$2,298 (15.52%)
3 BR	$2.68	$3,323	$3,102 (7.12%)	$3,363 (-1.21%)

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 $2,210 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Evanston, IL, with an average rent of $1,925, 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 $2,825 per month.

Let's compare West Town, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Two bedrooms in West Town, Chicago, IL are about 19.64% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.18% 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
Evanston, IL	$1,185	$1,595	$2,150	$1,925
Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,790	$2,300	$2,035
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$1,995	$2,350	$2,100
Wheaton, IL	N/A	$1,960	$2,320	$2,320
Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,300	$2,000	$2,398
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,650	$2,200	$2,825

Top Neighborhoods Near West Town

There are a total of 13 neighborhoods in or near West Town. Some of these neighborhoods include Edgewater, Uptown, and Rogers Park. We've included all of these top 13 neighborhoods in or near West Town, Chicago, IL in the following chart.

The average rent for these 13 neighborhoods in or near West Town, Chicago, IL is currently around $1,863 per month. A total of 13 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West Town, Edgewater has the most affordable average rent at $1,550 per month. Whereas, at $2,800 average rent per month, South 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
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,120	$1,550	$2,200	$1,550
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,600	$2,595	$1,600
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,150	$1,350	$1,850	$1,600
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,210	$1,595	$2,775	$1,640
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,350	$1,800	$1,700
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,048	$1,420	$1,900	$1,775
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,390	$1,925	$2,795	$1,863
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$1,795	$2,050	$1,906
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,343	$1,895	$2,590	$2,092
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$1,698	$1,899	$2,235
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,665	$2,290	$2,400	$2,395
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,860	$2,399	$3,500	$2,563
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,700	$2,200	$3,000	$2,800

Top Counties Near West Town

There are a total of 13 counties located by West Town, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Evanston, IL, Chicago, IL, and Schaumburg, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,142. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Evanston, IL. It's average rent per month is $1,925. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,700, Naperville, IL is the most expensive county by West Town, Chicago, IL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in West Town, Chicago, IL is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in West Town, Chicago, IL is 19.64% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 6 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Evanston, IL	$1,185	$1,595	$2,150	$1,925
Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,790	$2,300	$2,035
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$1,995	$2,350	$2,095
Downers Grove, IL	N/A	$1,828	$2,200	$2,188
Milton, IL	N/A	$1,960	$2,320	$2,320
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,663	$2,175	$2,700

Top Zipcodes Near West Town

There are a total of 21 zipcodes in or near West Town, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,075. A total of 20 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60660, Chicago, IL at $1,550 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,148 per month is 60607, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,275. 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 Town, Chicago, IL is $1,848 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,438 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart 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
60622, Chicago, IL	$1,893	$2,100	$2,438	$2,438
60642, Chicago, IL	$1,929	$2,225	$2,850	$2,700
60607, Chicago, IL	$1,700	$2,400	$3,275	$3,148
60654, Chicago, IL	$1,945	$2,500	$3,525	$2,500
60610, Chicago, IL	$1,860	$2,300	$3,450	$2,658
60647, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$1,848	$2,150	$2,048
60614, Chicago, IL	$1,663	$2,295	$2,862	$2,300
60611, Chicago, IL	$1,800	$2,305	$3,650	$2,725
60608, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,375	$1,850	$2,075
60657, Chicago, IL	$1,345	$1,900	$2,600	$2,077

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 $2,800. 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 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 $2.21. There are a total of 15 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 0.20%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% 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 $2,240/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.