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Apartments for Rent in Chicago IL

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Explore Rent Prices Near Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL’s average rent price is $2,515 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

Average Rent
Cicero $1,050
Berwyn $1,900
Oak Park $2,201
Forest Park $1,250
La Grange Park $2,593

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

Chicago, IL Apartments for Rent

Chicago keeps apartment hunting simple with everything from lake views to neighborhood main streets, plus trains that actually get you where you need to go. You'll discover apartments across standout neighborhoods: the Loop (right by Millennium Park and the Riverwalk), River North (home to galleries and steakhouses), West Loop/Fulton Market (Randolph Street restaurants and lofts), Lincoln Park (tree-lined blocks near the zoo), Lakeview/Wrigleyville (solid CTA access and Wrigley Field), Streeterville (Navy Pier and Northwestern's medical campus), Logan Square (Milwaukee Avenue dining and The 606 trail), and Hyde Park (Museum of Science and Industry plus classic architecture).

Getting around is refreshingly straightforward—CTA 'L' lines zip you downtown, Metra trains from Ogilvie and Union Station reach the suburbs, and both O'Hare and Midway sit right on the train line. Major job centers like the Loop, Fulton Market, the Illinois Medical District, and the Near North Side are just a quick ride from tons of rentals. Your weekends can be packed with the Magnificent Mile, Museum Campus, lakefront beaches, and the theater district, while food fans hit up Restaurant Row and 18th Street in Pilsen. Looking for a central spot? Check out apartments near Millennium Park. Want easy transit? Focus on rentals near the 'L' for quick connections citywide.

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Chicago, IL Rental Insights

The average rent in Chicago, IL is $1,982 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,626, which means housing in Chicago, IL is slightly more expensive than much of the country.

Find affordable apartments for rent in Chicago, IL by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as Brighton Park, Austin, and South Shore. Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.

The most popular ZIP codes for renters in Chicago, IL are 60612, 60608, 60623, 60644, and 60624.

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