Average Rent in Wicker Park, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical Wicker Park, Chicago, IL Rents

Wicker Park rentals average $2,400 for a studio rental to $5,048 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,908, or roughly $36 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $725 (43.28%) year-over-year from $1,675 to $2,400. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $206 (7.70%) year-over-year from $2,674 to $2,880. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $204 (6.70%) year-over-year from $3,046 to $3,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $870 (22.31%) year-over-year from $3,900 to $4,770. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,081 (27.25%) year-over-year from $3,967 to $5,048. 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 4.42% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 17.15% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.33% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 20.56% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.43% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$40.83	$2,400	$1,675 (43.28%)	$1,700 (41.18%)
1 BR	$36.55	$2,880	$2,674 (7.70%)	$2,487 (15.82%)
2 BR	$30.00	$3,250	$3,046 (6.70%)	$2,733 (18.94%)
3 BR	$33.43	$4,770	$3,900 (22.31%)	$3,257 (46.47%)
4+ BR	$34.79	$5,048	$3,967 (27.25%)	$3,417 (47.73%)

Historical Rents in Wicker Park, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near Wicker Park

There are a total of 11 cities nearby Wicker Park. The average rent in Wicker Park is currently $2,450 per month. A total of 10 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Wheaton, IL, with an average rent of $2,200, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Wicker Park, Chicago, IL is Naperville, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,950 per month.

Let's compare Wicker Park, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Wicker Park, Chicago, IL is 43.75% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 34.26% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Wicker Park, Chicago, IL are about 29.13% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 23.08% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near Wicker Park, Chicago, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wheaton, IL	$1,475	$1,729	$2,299	$2,200
Palatine, IL	$1,300	$1,500	$1,950	$2,225
Oak Park, IL	$1,939	$2,455	$2,100	$2,277
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,182	$2,300	$2,400
Vernon Hills, IL	$2,004	$2,229	$2,150	$2,450
Skokie, IL	$1,195	$2,113	$2,250	$2,495
Chicago, IL	$2,049	$2,495	$2,900	$2,500
Evanston, IL	$2,520	$1,900	$2,325	$2,500
Arlington Heights, IL	$1,200	$1,750	$2,100	$2,500
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,650	$2,325	$2,950

Top Neighborhoods Near Wicker Park

There are a total of 27 neighborhoods in or near Wicker Park. Some of these neighborhoods include South Shore, Edgewater, and Rogers Park. We've included all of these top 27 neighborhoods in or near Wicker Park, Chicago, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 27 neighborhoods in or near Wicker Park, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,495 per month. A total of 22 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,495. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Wicker Park's average rent, which is actually $2,908. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Wicker Park, South Shore has the most affordable average rent at $1,500 per month. Whereas, at $3,857 average rent per month, DePaul is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Wicker Park. 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	$1,347	$1,600	$2,447	$1,650
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,341	$1,450	$1,976	$1,750
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	$1,550	N/A	$1,700	$1,900
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,381	$1,810	$2,500	$1,910
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,095	$1,500	$2,400	$1,950
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,495	$1,948	$1,950
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,285	$1,543	$2,000	$2,000
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	$1,998	$1,500	$2,000	$2,000
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,525	$2,275	$2,200
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,725	$2,075	$2,225
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,400	$1,913	$2,673	$2,250
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,095	$2,495	$2,390
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,505	$2,295	$3,000	$2,495
University Village - Little Italy, Chicago, IL	$1,865	$2,349	$3,044	$2,515
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$995	$1,650	$2,390	$2,583
Tri-Taylor, Chicago, IL	$2,210	$2,361	$2,957	$2,596
Bucktown, Chicago, IL	$2,279	$2,515	$3,675	$2,720
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$2,750	$3,998	$2,761
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,410	$2,870	$4,050	$2,876
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,266	$2,650	$3,494	$2,900
West Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,297	$2,800	$3,875	$2,900
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	$2,329	$2,870	$3,809	$2,945
Goose Island, Chicago, IL	$1,925	$3,052	$4,273	$3,013
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$2,331	$2,800	$4,131	$3,015
West Town, Chicago, IL	$2,535	$2,991	$4,048	$3,250
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$2,312	$2,695	$3,600	$3,857

Top Counties Near Wicker Park

There are a total of 27 counties located by Wicker Park, 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 $23 per sqft. A total of 24 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worth, IL. Its average rent per month is $1,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,150, Vernon, IL is the most expensive county by Wicker Park, Chicago, IL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Wicker Park, Chicago, IL is 42.91% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Wicker Park, Chicago, IL is 33.86% 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	$1,425	$1,650	$1,800
Leyden, IL	N/A	$1,435	$1,850	$1,825
Proviso, IL	$1,245	$1,400	$1,800	$1,950
Lyons, IL	$1,650	$1,600	$1,850	$2,200
Oak Park, IL	$1,939	$2,455	$2,100	$2,277
York, IL	N/A	$1,650	$2,000	$2,450
Chicago, IL	$2,049	$2,495	$2,900	$2,500
Evanston, IL	$2,520	$1,900	$2,325	$2,500
Maine, IL	N/A	$1,600	$2,350	$2,650
Niles, IL	$1,195	$2,300	$2,295	$2,800

Top Zipcodes Near Wicker Park

There are a total of 37 zipcodes in or near Wicker Park, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,400. A total of 32 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 $3,171 per month is 60654, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,500. That's at least $41 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Wicker Park, Chicago, IL is $1,873 per month. Or in other words, $33 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,390 per month. Which comes out to $28 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Wicker Park, 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	$2,400	$2,200	$2,800	$2,888
60642, Chicago, IL	$1,986	$2,799	$3,250	$3,040
60647, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,195	$2,658	$2,450
60614, Chicago, IL	$1,895	$2,700	$3,950	$2,824
60612, Chicago, IL	$2,176	$2,310	$2,700	$2,598
60610, Chicago, IL	$2,200	$2,710	$4,000	$2,840
60654, Chicago, IL	$2,409	$2,900	$4,150	$3,171
60661, Chicago, IL	$2,209	$2,727	$3,786	$2,900
60657, Chicago, IL	$1,545	$2,195	$3,098	$2,400
60607, Chicago, IL	$2,442	$2,920	$3,935	$3,000

Frequently Asked Questions - Wicker Park Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Wicker Park, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for Wicker Park, Chicago, IL apartments for rent is approximately $2,908. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Wicker Park, 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 Wicker Park, Chicago, IL.

How much is a studio apartment in Wicker Park, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $40.83. There are a total of 9 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Wicker Park.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Wicker Park, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,890 and an average price per square feet of $36.55. There are a total of 12 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Wicker Park.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Wicker Park, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,175 and an average price per square feet of $30.00. There are a total of 22 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Wicker Park.

How have rent prices in Wicker Park, Chicago, IL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Wicker Park, Chicago, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.43%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.22% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Wicker Park, Chicago, IL?

A reasonable rent price in Wicker Park, Chicago, IL is around $2,326/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.