Average Rent in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical Woodlawn, Chicago, IL Rents

Woodlawn rentals average $2,400 for a studio rental to $5,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,200, or roughly $19 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,550 (182.35%) year-over-year from $850 to $2,400. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $257 (19.62%) year-over-year from $1,308 to $1,565. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (3.03%) year-over-year from $1,650 to $1,700. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (6.15%) year-over-year from $2,167 to $2,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,417 (93.55%) year-over-year from $2,583 to $5,000. 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 up by 44.72% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.98% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.19% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.76% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.86% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$18.00	$2,400	$850 (182.35%)	$235 (922.95%)
1 BR	N/A	$1,565	$1,308 (19.62%)	$1,117 (40.15%)
2 BR	$20.83	$1,700	$1,650 (3.03%)	$1,468 (15.78%)
3 BR	$18.40	$2,300	$2,167 (6.15%)	$2,023 (13.67%)
4+ BR	$24.74	$5,000	$2,583 (93.55%)	$2,395 (108.81%)

Historical Rents in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near Woodlawn

There are a total of 13 cities nearby Woodlawn. The average rent in Woodlawn is currently $2,400 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Cicero, IL, with an average rent of $1,200, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Woodlawn, Chicago, IL is Plainfield, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $3,150 per month.

Let's compare Woodlawn, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL is 51.82% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 14.95% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL are about 30.56% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 25.27% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 13 total cities near Woodlawn, Chicago, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cicero, IL	$895	$1,088	$1,625	$1,200
Berwyn, IL	$1,100	$1,250	$1,750	$1,300
Wheaton, IL	$1,300	$2,126	$2,349	$2,200
Chicago, IL	$1,587	$2,150	$2,500	$2,300
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,092	$2,256	$2,300
Oak Park, IL	$1,300	$1,750	$2,375	$2,325
Skokie, IL	N/A	$1,625	$2,475	$2,500
Evanston, IL	$2,125	$2,198	$2,450	$2,573
Naperville, IL	$1,325	$1,799	$2,350	$2,600
Buffalo Grove, IL	N/A	$1,875	$2,725	$3,007

Top Neighborhoods Near Woodlawn

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

The average rent for these 28 neighborhoods in or near Woodlawn, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,302 per month. A total of 13 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fifteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,302. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Woodlawn's average rent, which is only $2,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Woodlawn, Englewood has the most affordable average rent at $1,425 per month. Whereas, at $3,495 average rent per month, Bucktown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Woodlawn. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Englewood, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,250	$1,375	$1,425
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,300	$1,450	$1,600
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,195	$1,495	$1,850	$1,650
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,450	$1,750	$1,800
Austin, Chicago, IL	$925	$950	$1,800	$1,800
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,498	$1,800	$2,600	$1,850
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,375	$1,450	$1,975	$1,850
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,290	$1,795	$2,100	$1,950
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,850	$2,950	$2,000
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,475	$1,950	$2,500	$2,050
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	$1,988	$1,650	$2,000	$2,073
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,563	$1,950	$2,095
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,375	$1,475	$2,100	$2,100
Far East, Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,905	$2,199	$2,204
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,695	$2,370	$2,400
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,100	$2,595	$2,400
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,675	$1,863	$2,000	$2,400
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,195	$3,200	$2,500
University Village - Little Italy, Chicago, IL	$850	$2,100	$2,550	$2,625
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,775	$2,500	$3,823	$2,648
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,900	$2,550	$3,993	$2,800
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,003	$2,400	$3,200	$2,875
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,138	$2,600	$3,950	$2,950
Wicker Park, Chicago, IL	$2,450	$2,548	$2,950	$3,210
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,842	$3,717	$3,295
West Town, Chicago, IL	$2,200	$2,297	$2,925	$3,300
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,855	$2,523	$3,600	$3,350
Bucktown, Chicago, IL	$2,363	$2,600	$3,150	$3,495

Top Counties Near Woodlawn

There are a total of 27 counties located by Woodlawn, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Cicero, IL, Berwyn, IL, and Worth, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,350. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of 8 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Cicero, IL. Its average rent per month is $1,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,550, New Trier, IL is the most expensive county by Woodlawn, Chicago, IL.

Typically, rent for studios in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL is 51.56% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL is 3.83% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL is 22.22% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cicero, IL	$895	$1,088	$1,625	$1,200
Berwyn, IL	$1,100	$1,250	$1,750	$1,300
Worth, IL	$1,575	$1,390	$1,650	$1,700
Thornton, IL	$1,250	$1,173	$1,500	$1,750
Leyden, IL	$1,360	$1,395	$2,150	$1,963
Proviso, IL	$1,125	$1,400	$1,925	$2,050
Lyons, IL	N/A	$1,410	$1,750	$2,200
Chicago, IL	$1,587	$2,150	$2,500	$2,300
Oak Park, IL	$1,300	$1,750	$2,375	$2,325
Evanston, IL	$2,125	$2,198	$2,450	$2,573

Top Zipcodes Near Woodlawn

There are a total of 37 zipcodes in or near Woodlawn, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,260. A total of 18 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 $1,200 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,300 per month is 60642, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,445. 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 Woodlawn, Chicago, IL is $1,799 per month. Or in other words, $31 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,400 per month. Which comes out to $28 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60637, Chicago, IL	$1,688	$1,565	$1,795	$1,950
60615, Chicago, IL	$1,243	$1,675	$2,125	$2,100
60649, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,300	$1,450	$1,600
60619, Chicago, IL	$1,000	$1,200	$1,400	$1,500
60620, Chicago, IL	$1,473	$1,200	$1,400	$1,525
60616, Chicago, IL	$1,325	$2,325	$2,670	$2,450
60605, Chicago, IL	$2,003	$2,421	$3,400	$2,950
60608, Chicago, IL	$1,988	$1,698	$2,000	$2,100
60607, Chicago, IL	$850	$2,888	$3,627	$3,200
60623, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,250	$1,550	$1,680

Frequently Asked Questions - Woodlawn Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for Woodlawn, Chicago, IL apartments for rent is approximately $2,200. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Woodlawn, 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 Woodlawn, Chicago, IL.

How much is a studio apartment in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $18.00. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Woodlawn.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,565. There are a total of 1 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Woodlawn.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $20.83. There are a total of 15 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Woodlawn.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 1.82%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.20%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL?

A reasonable rent price in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL is around $1,760/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.