Average Rent in Uptown, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical Uptown, Chicago, IL Rents

Uptown rentals average $1,195 for a studio rental to $4,400 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,650, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $74 (6.62%) year-over-year from $1,121 to $1,195. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $112 (7.29%) year-over-year from $1,540 to $1,653. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $202 (8.77%) year-over-year from $2,298 to $2,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $998 (34.22%) year-over-year from $2,915 to $3,913. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $167 (5.32%) year-over-year from $3,133 to $3,300. 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 4.27% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.39% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.53% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.11% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.20% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.90	$1,195	$1,121 (6.62%)	$1,077 (10.97%)
1 BR	$2.32	$1,653	$1,540 (7.29%)	$1,417 (16.66%)
2 BR	$2.10	$2,500	$2,298 (8.77%)	$1,977 (26.45%)
3 BR	$2.39	$3,913	$2,915 (34.22%)	$2,398 (63.13%)
4+ BR	$1.54	$3,300	$3,133 (5.32%)	$2,681 (23.10%)

Historical Rents in Uptown, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near Uptown

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Uptown. The average rent in Uptown is currently $2,500 per month. Our records show that Chicago, IL, with an average rent of $2,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Uptown, Chicago, IL is Evanston, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,795 per month.

Let's compare Uptown, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 9.63% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Uptown, Chicago, IL are about 4.50% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 25.63% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Uptown, Chicago, IL in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,850	$2,200	$2,100
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,099	$2,375	$2,200
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,742	$2,299	$2,500
Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,400	$2,212	$2,548
Evanston, IL	$1,450	$2,223	$2,798	$2,795

Top Neighborhoods Near Uptown

There are a total of 12 neighborhoods in or near Uptown. Some of these neighborhoods include South Shore, Edgewater, and Rogers Park. We've included all of these top 12 neighborhoods in or near Uptown, Chicago, IL in the following chart.

The average rent for these 12 neighborhoods in or near Uptown, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,295 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only eleven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,295. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Uptown's average rent, which is only $1,650. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Uptown, South Shore has the most affordable average rent at $1,450 per month. Whereas, at $3,050 average rent per month, The Loop is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Uptown. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$923	$1,175	$1,450	$1,450
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,650	$2,150	$1,685
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,186	$1,524	$1,875	$1,700
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,000	$1,700	$2,075
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,523	$2,050	$2,097
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$1,985	$2,250	$2,195
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,125	$1,395	$2,100	$2,395
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,290	$1,650	$2,175	$2,395
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,430	$2,048	$2,745	$2,398
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,780	$2,150	$2,900	$2,717
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,788	$2,363	$4,075	$2,800
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,910	$2,350	$3,525	$3,050

Top Counties Near Uptown

There are a total of 12 counties located by Uptown, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Milton, IL, Chicago, IL, and Downers Grove, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,200. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Milton, IL. It's average rent per month is $1,975. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,795, Evanston, IL is the most expensive county by Uptown, Chicago, IL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Uptown, Chicago, IL is 9.63% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Uptown, Chicago, IL is 2.27% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 7 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Milton, IL	N/A	$1,899	$2,419	$1,975
Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,850	$2,200	$2,100
Downers Grove, IL	N/A	$1,749	$2,199	$2,149
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,064	$2,250	$2,200
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,739	$2,237	$2,400
Leyden, IL	$1,245	$1,375	$2,750	$2,650
Evanston, IL	$1,450	$2,223	$2,798	$2,795

Top Zipcodes Near Uptown

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Uptown, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,044.

The following chart includes the top 4 zipcodes in Uptown, Chicago, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60625, Chicago, IL	$1,195	$1,700	$2,207	$1,900
60618, Chicago, IL	$1,265	$1,625	$2,100	$2,263
60641, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,375	$1,663	$1,643
60615, Chicago, IL	$1,275	$1,650	$2,088	$2,188

Frequently Asked Questions - Uptown Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for Uptown, Chicago, IL apartments for rent is approximately $1,650. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Uptown, 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 Uptown, Chicago, IL.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,195 and an average price per square feet of $2.90. There are a total of 44 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Uptown.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,688 and an average price per square feet of $2.32. There are a total of 52 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Uptown.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $2.10. There are a total of 19 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Uptown.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Uptown, Chicago, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.07%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.34% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Uptown, Chicago, IL is around $1,320/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.