What is the average rent in Chicago, IL?

The average rent in Chicago is $2,055. When you rent an apartment in Chicago, you can expect to pay as little as $1,660 or as much as $3,111, depending on the location and the size of the apartment.

What is the average rent of a Studio apartment in Chicago, IL?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Chicago, IL is $1,660 per month.

What is the average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Chicago, IL?

The average rent for a one bedroom apartment in Chicago, IL is $2,055 per month.

What is the average rent of a 2 bedroom apartment in Chicago, IL?

The average rent for a two bedroom apartment in Chicago, IL is $2,605 per month.

What is the average rent of a 3 bedroom apartment in Chicago, IL?

The average rent for a three bedroom apartment in Chicago, IL is $3,111 per month.

What colleges and universities are in Chicago, IL?

If you’re a student moving to an apartment in Chicago, you’ll have access to Rush University , Malcolm X College , Univ. of Ill. at Chicago , and Richard J. Daley College .

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3804 S Indiana Ave

3804 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60653

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1 / 17
$3,975
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House for Rent

3 Beds, 3.5 Baths, 3,000 sq ft

Pets Allowed Pool Balcony Patio Walk-In Closets Hardwood Floors Yard
12552 S Yale Ave

12552 S Yale Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

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By Owner
1 / 10
$2,850
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House for Rent

5 Beds, 2 Baths, 2,000 sq ft

Dogs Allowed Hardwood Floors
651 W Sheridan Rd Unit 4A

651 W Sheridan Rd Unit 4A, Chicago, IL 60613

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By Owner
1 / 18
$3,100
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Condo for Rent

2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,200 sq ft

Pets Allowed Balcony Walk-In Closets Gated Fireplace Tennis Court
1122 N Clark St Unit 3902

1122 N Clark St Unit 3902, Chicago, IL 60610

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By Owner
1 / 36
$2,180
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Condo for Rent

Studio, 1 Bath, 650 sq ft

Pool Walk-In Closets Smoke Free Fitness Center Business Center
336 W Wellington Ave Unit 2003

336 W Wellington Ave Unit 2003, Chicago, IL 60657

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By Owner
1 / 26
$1,695
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Condo for Rent

Studio, 1 Bath, 485 sq ft

Furnished Doorman Waterfront Smoke Free Wheelchair Accessible
3038 N Davlin Ct Unit 1

3038 N Davlin Ct Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60618

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By Owner
1 / 22
$2,600
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Apartment for Rent

3 Beds, 1 Bath, 900 sq ft

Hardwood Floors Yard Island Kitchen Garden
345 N La Salle Dr Unit 1901

345 N La Salle Dr Unit 1901, Chicago, IL 60654

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By Owner
1 / 24

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$3,999
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Condo for Rent

2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,200 sq ft

Pets Allowed Pool Hardwood Floors Gated Doorman Smoke Free Tennis Court
7123 S Cornell Ave Unit 1

7123 S Cornell Ave Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60649

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By Owner
1 / 31
$2,500
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Apartment for Rent

4 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,200 sq ft

Hardwood Floors
1422 S Halsted St Unit 3A

1422 S Halsted St Unit 3A, Chicago, IL 60607

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By Owner
1 / 13
$2,800
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Condo for Rent

2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,359 sq ft

Balcony Furnished Hardwood Floors Island Kitchen Smoke Free Security System Double Vanities
7724 S Marshfield Ave Unit Garden Apt

7724 S Marshfield Ave Unit Garden Apt, Chicago, IL 60620

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By Owner
1 / 6
$1,450
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12 Month Lease

Condo for Rent

2 Beds, 1 Bath, 775 sq ft

Smoke Free
2416 W Foster Ave Unit 1N

2416 W Foster Ave Unit 1N, Chicago, IL 60625

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By Owner
1 / 42
$3,650
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Condo for Rent

3 Beds, 2 Baths, 2,200 sq ft

Balcony Gated Smoke Free
23 N Green St Unit 23 N Green St, #306

23 N Green St Unit 23 N Green St, #306, Chicago, IL 60607

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By Owner
1 / 23
$6,000
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Condo for Rent

3 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 1,900 sq ft

Walk-In Closets Hardwood Floors High Ceilings
2124 S Halsted St Unit 3

2124 S Halsted St Unit 3, Chicago, IL 60608

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By Owner
1 / 14
$3,000
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Apartment for Rent

3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,400 sq ft

Smoke Free Security System High Ceilings
2341 W Charleston St Unit APT 2F

2341 W Charleston St Unit APT 2F, Chicago, IL 60647

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By Owner
1 / 16
$3,045
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Apartment for Rent

3 Beds, 1 Bath, 900 sq ft

Pets Allowed Hardwood Floors Smoke Free
849 W Lakeside Plz Unit 1E

849 W Lakeside Plz Unit 1E, Chicago, IL 60640

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By Owner
1 / 39
$4,500
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12 Month Lease

Condo for Rent

3 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,200 sq ft

Pets Allowed Balcony Furnished Patio Hardwood Floors Gated Fireplace
1401 N Mohawk St Unit CH1

1401 N Mohawk St Unit CH1, Chicago, IL 60610

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By Owner
1 / 37
$3,550
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Apartment for Rent

2 Beds, 2 Baths, 900 sq ft

Balcony Hardwood Floors Yard Smoke Free Deck
550 W Harrison St Unit 153

550 W Harrison St Unit 153, Chicago, IL 60607

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By Owner
1 / 14
$2,350
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12 Month Lease

Condo for Rent

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 850 sq ft

Balcony Patio Hardwood Floors Yard Gated Fireplace Basement
5828 N Kenmore Ave Unit 1

5828 N Kenmore Ave Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60660

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By Owner
1 / 19
$3,400
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12 Month Lease

Condo for Rent

3 Beds, 2 Baths, 2,200 sq ft

Pool Furnished Patio Hardwood Floors Yard Fireplace Smoke Free
2200 N Kenneth Ave Unit 2

2200 N Kenneth Ave Unit 2, Chicago, IL 60639

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By Owner
1 / 26
$2,200
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Apartment for Rent

2 Beds, 1 Bath, 1,200 sq ft

Pets Allowed Patio
1000 W Diversey Pky Unit 3G

1000 W Diversey Pky Unit 3G, Chicago, IL 60614

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By Owner
1 / 36
$4,200
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Condo for Rent

2 Beds, 1 Bath, 1,362 sq ft

Fireplace Smoke Free Vaulted Ceiling Skylights Lofts High Ceilings Double Vanities
500 N Damen Ave Unit Loft property

500 N Damen Ave Unit Loft property, Chicago, IL 60622

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By Owner
1 / 42
$3,200
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Condo for Rent

2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,800 sq ft

Pets Allowed Hardwood Floors Deck
310 S Michigan Ave Unit 1108

310 S Michigan Ave Unit 1108, Chicago, IL 60604

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By Owner
1 / 12
$3,800
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Condo for Rent

2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,500 sq ft

Pets Allowed Patio Walk-In Closets Hardwood Floors Smoke Free Deck Fitness Center
3036 N Drake Ave Unit 3036-1R

3036 N Drake Ave Unit 3036-1R, Chicago, IL 60618

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By Owner
1 / 53
$1,750
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Apartment for Rent

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 500 sq ft

Cats Allowed Gated Smoke Free Deck
130 S Canal St Unit 804

130 S Canal St Unit 804, Chicago, IL 60606

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By Owner
1 / 48
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,300 sq ft

$3,850

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Condo for Rent

Pets Allowed Balcony Walk-In Closets Hardwood Floors Gated Fireplace Doorman
2446 W Thomas St Unit 1R

2446 W Thomas St Unit 1R, Chicago, IL 60622

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By Owner
1 / 43
2 Beds

$2,549

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Apartment for Rent

Pets Allowed Patio Hardwood Floors Basement Smoke Free Garden
1409 E 68th St Unit 1E

1409 E 68th St Unit 1E, Chicago, IL 60637

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By Owner
1 / 22
3 Beds, 1 Bath, 1,500 sq ft

$1,200

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Hardwood Floors Fireplace
519 N May St Unit Apt. 4 - Coach House

519 N May St Unit Apt. 4 - Coach House, Chicago, IL 60642

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By Owner
1 / 55
2 Beds

$3,800

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Pets Allowed Patio Walk-In Closets Gated Smoke Free Deck Skylights
3730 N Magnolia Ave Unit 3

3730 N Magnolia Ave Unit 3, Chicago, IL 60613

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By Owner
1 / 28
3 Beds, 1 Bath, 1,850 sq ft

$3,175

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Apartment for Rent

Hardwood Floors Yard Smoke Free High Ceilings
720 W Gordon Terrace Unit 5C

720 W Gordon Terrace Unit 5C, Chicago, IL 60613

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By Owner
1 / 31
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,100 sq ft

$3,000

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18 Month Lease

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Apartment for Rent

Dogs Allowed Pool Patio Gated Doorman Lounge Smoke Free
1134 W Granville Ave Unit 804

1134 W Granville Ave Unit 804, Chicago, IL 60660

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By Owner
1 / 17
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,134 sq ft

$2,495

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Condo for Rent

Pets Allowed Balcony Walk-In Closets Gated Waterfront Smoke Free
2440 W Lexington St Unit 1

2440 W Lexington St Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60612

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By Owner
1 / 19
4 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,600 sq ft

$2,280

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Apartment for Rent

Hardwood Floors Yard Gated Basement Smoke Free
2014 S Ashland Ave

2014 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

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By Owner
1 / 25
1 Bed

$900+

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Apartment for Rent

Pets Allowed Gated Smoke Free
832 W George St Unit GF

832 W George St Unit GF, Chicago, IL 60657

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By Owner
1 / 33
2 Beds

$2,450

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6 Month Lease

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Apartment for Rent

Fireplace Waterfront Smoke Free
917 S Loomis St Unit 1

917 S Loomis St Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60607

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By Owner
1 / 26
5 Beds

$3,500

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Apartment for Rent

Furnished Smoke Free
2442 W Fillmore St Unit 3

2442 W Fillmore St Unit 3, Chicago, IL 60612

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By Owner
1 / 40
3 Beds

$2,315

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Apartment for Rent

Furnished Patio Gated Smoke Free
6727 S Maplewood Ave Unit 2 floor Apt.

6727 S Maplewood Ave Unit 2 floor Apt., Chicago, IL 60629

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By Owner
1 / 22
2 Beds, 1 Bath, 1,200 sq ft

$980

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Walk-In Closets Hardwood Floors Yard Fireplace
915 S Loomis St

915 S Loomis St, Chicago, IL 60607

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By Owner
1 / 20
2 Beds

$1,650

5 Beds

$3,400

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12 Month Lease

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Apartment for Rent

Furnished Smoke Free
1740 N Spaulding Ave Unit 2

1740 N Spaulding Ave Unit 2, Chicago, IL 60647

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By Owner
1 / 31
2 Beds

$1,600

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10 Month Lease

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Apartment for Rent

Cats Allowed Balcony Hardwood Floors Yard Gated Smoke Free
3704 N Magnolia Ave

3704 N Magnolia Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

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By Owner
1 / 63
3 Beds

$3,375

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12 Month Lease

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Apartment for Rent

Hardwood Floors Yard Smoke Free
758 N Larrabee St Unit 816

758 N Larrabee St Unit 816, Chicago, IL 60654

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By Owner
1 / 43
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,600 sq ft

$4,275

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Condo for Rent

Pets Allowed Balcony Hardwood Floors Fireplace Doorman Smoke Free Deck
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Browse 727 properties for rent by owner in Chicago. Renting directly from a private owner can make your rental experience a little more personal and encourage strong communication between you and your property manager. Filter for your ideal location and essential amenities for a list of privately owned properties tailored to your needs.

What does FRBO Mean?

“FRBO,” or For Rent by Owner, means that the owner of your rental acts as your property manager. Instead of going through a property management company or leasing agent, you work directly with the owner for the entirety of your lease, from application to move-out.

Benefits of Renting from a Private Owner

Renting from a private owner in Chicago can be a different experience for renters who are used to property management companies. While renting through a large company often comes with standardized processes, renting with a private owner may be a bit more flexible. You may be able to negotiate details in the lease, such as move-in dates and monthly rent. Renting with a private owner will also streamline your communication. Instead of going through online portals to contact maintenance, pay bills, or ask questions, your rental owner will be your one point of contact. Start the search today and find your next privately owned rental.

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Chicago, IL Rental Insights

: The average rent in Chicago is $2,055. When you rent an apartment in Chicago, you can expect to pay as little as $1,660 or as much as $3,111, depending on the location and the size of the apartment.
: The average rent for a studio apartment in Chicago, IL is $1,660 per month.
: The average rent for a one bedroom apartment in Chicago, IL is $2,055 per month.
: The average rent for a two bedroom apartment in Chicago, IL is $2,605 per month.
: The average rent for a three bedroom apartment in Chicago, IL is $3,111 per month.
: If you’re a student moving to an apartment in Chicago, you’ll have access to Rush University, Malcolm X College, Univ. of Ill. at Chicago, and Richard J. Daley College.