Average Rent in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical Woodlawn, Chicago, IL Rents

Woodlawn rentals average $1,565 for a 1-bedroom rental to $839 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,900, or roughly $20 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 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 $223 (16.65%) year-over-year from $1,342 to $1,565. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $167 (-10.31%) year-over-year from $1,617 to $1,450. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $75 (-3.30%) year-over-year from $2,275 to $2,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,664 (-66.48%) year-over-year from $2,503 to $839. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 20.73% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.13% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 62.31% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$11.25	$1,565	$1,342 (16.65%)	$1,096 (42.81%)
2 BR	$22.74	$1,450	$1,617 (-10.31%)	$1,338 (8.34%)
3 BR	$18.40	$2,200	$2,275 (-3.30%)	$1,832 (20.11%)
4+ BR	N/A	$839	$2,503 (-66.48%)	$2,516 (-66.65%)

Historical Rents in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near Woodlawn

There are a total of 12 cities nearby Woodlawn. The average rent in Woodlawn is currently $2,450 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Berwyn, IL, with an average rent of $1,338, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Woodlawn, Chicago, IL is Naperville, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,850 per month.

Let's compare Woodlawn, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 19.78% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL are about 27.78% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 37.93% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 12 total cities near Woodlawn, Chicago, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Berwyn, IL	$1,045	$1,150	$1,775	$1,338
Palatine, IL	N/A	$1,500	$1,900	$1,900
Wheaton, IL	$1,300	$1,899	$2,349	$2,200
Chicago, IL	$1,503	$2,115	$2,400	$2,300
Oak Park, IL	$1,200	$1,750	$2,300	$2,300
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,332	$2,250	$2,400
Evanston, IL	$2,413	$2,295	$2,300	$2,500
Arlington Heights, IL	$1,250	$1,850	$2,250	$2,500
Skokie, IL	N/A	$2,500	$2,273	$2,600
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,673	$2,300	$2,850

Top Neighborhoods Near Woodlawn

There are a total of 25 neighborhoods in or near Woodlawn. Some of these neighborhoods include Englewood, South Shore, and Austin. We've included all of these top 25 neighborhoods in or near Woodlawn, Chicago, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 25 neighborhoods in or near Woodlawn, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,195 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-one neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,195. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Woodlawn's average rent, which is only $1,900. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Woodlawn, Englewood has the most affordable average rent at $1,400 per month. Whereas, at $3,999 average rent per month, DePaul 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	$1,400	$1,400
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,150	$1,500	$1,550
Austin, Chicago, IL	$875	$699	$1,750	$1,600
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,195	$1,450	$1,900	$1,650
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	$1,600	$1,450	$1,750	$1,925
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,400	$1,700	$2,675	$1,945
Portage Park, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,650	$1,700	$1,950
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,775	$2,750	$1,953
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	$1,425	$1,800	$1,900	$1,975
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,500	$1,895	$2,000
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,275	$1,670	$2,000	$2,000
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,875	$2,025	$2,165
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,480	$1,950	$2,595	$2,195
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,748	$2,038	$2,200
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,450	$2,068	$2,550	$2,300
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,525	$2,150	$3,150	$2,398
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,173	$1,600	$2,375	$2,500
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,723	$2,500	$3,654	$2,650
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,765	$2,350	$3,288	$2,800
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,900	$2,600	$4,000	$2,975
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,000	$2,500	$3,500	$3,000
West Town, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,267	$2,973	$3,173
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,800	$3,699	$3,295
Bucktown, Chicago, IL	$2,230	$2,314	$3,700	$3,528
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,975	$2,550	$3,600	$3,999

Top Counties Near Woodlawn

There are a total of 29 counties located by Woodlawn, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Berwyn, IL, Worth, IL, and Proviso, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,400. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Berwyn, IL. Its average rent per month is $1,338. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,498, New Trier, IL is the most expensive county by Woodlawn, Chicago, IL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL is 5.43% 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
Berwyn, IL	$1,045	$1,150	$1,775	$1,338
Worth, IL	$1,400	$1,400	$1,695	$1,750
Proviso, IL	$1,195	$1,400	$1,895	$1,873
Thornton, IL	$1,250	$1,350	$1,500	$2,000
Leyden, IL	$1,200	$1,425	$2,050	$2,000
Chicago, IL	$1,503	$2,115	$2,400	$2,300
Oak Park, IL	$1,200	$1,750	$2,300	$2,300
Evanston, IL	$2,413	$2,295	$2,300	$2,500
Downers Grove, IL	$1,275	$1,650	$2,075	$2,500
Niles, IL	N/A	$2,500	$2,400	$2,995

Top Zipcodes Near Woodlawn

There are a total of 35 zipcodes in or near Woodlawn, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,275. A total of 11 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60402, Berwyn, IL at $1,375 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,250 per month is 60611, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,400. That's at least $35 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 $1,775 per month. Or in other words, $27 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,300 per month. Which comes out to $26 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	$1,350	$1,533	$1,800	$1,900
60615, Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,225	$2,163	$2,275
60649, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,150	$1,500	$1,563
60619, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,263	$1,400	$1,500
60620, Chicago, IL	$1,400	$1,100	$1,450	$1,650
60616, Chicago, IL	$1,275	$2,298	$2,750	$2,500
60605, Chicago, IL	$1,875	$2,400	$3,300	$2,786
60608, Chicago, IL	$1,550	$1,800	$1,900	$2,100
60607, Chicago, IL	$1,488	$2,800	$3,500	$3,175
60623, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,400	$1,600	$1,700

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 $1,900. 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 one bedroom apartment in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,565 and an average price per square feet of $11.25. There are a total of 3 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 $22.74. There are a total of 17 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 0.17%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL is around $1,520/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.