← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Chicago, IL, over the past three years
Rent in Chicago, IL
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$2,342
1-year change
+5.8%
3-year change
+16.7%
Metro, 1-year change
+4.9%
Rents in Chicago rose +5.8%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in Chicago, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
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| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $2,342 |
| Jul 2026 | $2,345 |
| Jun 2026 | $2,334 |
| May 2026 | $2,314 |
| Apr 2026 | $2,290 |
| Mar 2026 | $2,265 |
| Feb 2026 | $2,237 |
| Jan 2026 | $2,214 |
| Dec 2025 | $2,197 |
| Nov 2025 | $2,199 |
| Oct 2025 | $2,202 |
| Sep 2025 | $2,211 |
| Aug 2025 | $2,214 |
| Jul 2025 | $2,212 |
| Jun 2025 | $2,200 |
| May 2025 | $2,179 |
| Apr 2025 | $2,154 |
| Mar 2025 | $2,128 |
| Feb 2025 | $2,100 |
| Jan 2025 | $2,078 |
| Dec 2024 | $2,065 |
| Nov 2024 | $2,065 |
| Oct 2024 | $2,068 |
| Sep 2024 | $2,076 |
| Aug 2024 | $2,082 |
| Jul 2024 | $2,085 |
| Jun 2024 | $2,079 |
| May 2024 | $2,062 |
| Apr 2024 | $2,045 |
| Mar 2024 | $2,023 |
| Feb 2024 | $2,004 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,984 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,973 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,970 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,982 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,995 |
| Aug 2023 | $2,006 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $2,130 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,070 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,360 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,630 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $3,010 |
City typical rent × IL bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 60601 | $3,039 | +3.4% |
| 60603 | $2,484 | +5.5% |
| 60605 | $2,764 | +5.0% |
| 60606 | $2,755 | +1.9% |
| 60607 | $2,984 | +5.8% |
| 60608 | $1,867 | +5.0% |
| 60609 | $1,608 | +1.5% |
| 60610 | $2,945 | +6.3% |
| 60611 | $2,911 | +4.8% |
| 60612 | $2,411 | +4.7% |
| 60613 | $2,258 | +8.0% |
| 60614 | $2,866 | +8.6% |
| 60615 | $1,862 | +3.5% |
| 60616 | $1,801 | +4.2% |
| 60617 | $1,489 | +2.3% |
| 60618 | $2,261 | +7.7% |
| 60619 | $1,364 | +4.6% |
| 60620 | $1,359 | +1.3% |
| 60621 | $1,574 | +6.3% |
| 60622 | $2,563 | +7.4% |
| 60623 | $1,597 | +5.5% |
| 60624 | $1,684 | +5.9% |
| 60625 | $1,925 | +6.2% |
| 60626 | $1,730 | +7.1% |
| 60628 | $1,736 | +7.7% |
| 60629 | $1,398 | +6.1% |
| 60630 | $1,833 | +5.6% |
| 60631 | $1,847 | – |
| 60632 | $1,547 | +4.4% |
| 60634 | $1,825 | +6.0% |
| 60636 | $1,413 | +1.2% |
| 60637 | $1,826 | +6.6% |
| 60638 | $1,514 | +1.9% |
| 60639 | $1,776 | +8.1% |
| 60640 | $2,018 | +7.5% |
| 60641 | $1,857 | +5.2% |
| 60642 | $2,692 | +6.8% |
| 60643 | $2,105 | +16.8% |
| 60644 | $1,390 | +4.4% |
| 60645 | $1,877 | +5.9% |
| 60646 | $1,906 | – |
| 60647 | $2,339 | +7.3% |
| 60649 | $1,319 | +4.4% |
| 60651 | $1,819 | +6.9% |
| 60653 | $2,069 | +5.7% |
| 60654 | $2,912 | +4.6% |
| 60656 | $1,640 | −1.8% |
| 60657 | $2,527 | +7.0% |
| 60659 | $1,825 | +5.7% |
| 60660 | $1,919 | +6.2% |
| 60661 | $2,619 | +2.7% |
Negotiating a renewal in Chicago
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Chicago, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −1.8% to +16.8%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.