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 $3,420 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 February 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $68 (6.25%) year-over-year from $1,094 to $1,163. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $126 (8.28%) year-over-year from $1,524 to $1,650. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $520 (23.34%) year-over-year from $2,228 to $2,748. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,268 (43.26%) year-over-year from $2,932 to $4,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $840 (-20.00%) year-over-year from $4,200 to $3,360. 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 5.23% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.45% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.45% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 18.90% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.76% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.68	$1,163	$1,094 (6.25%)	$1,067 (8.98%)
1 BR	$2.59	$1,650	$1,524 (8.28%)	$1,414 (16.72%)
2 BR	$2.20	$2,748	$2,228 (23.34%)	$1,903 (44.40%)
3 BR	$2.74	$4,200	$2,932 (43.26%)	$2,297 (82.87%)
4+ BR	$1.32	$3,360	$4,200 (-20.00%)	$2,557 (31.42%)

Historical Rents in Uptown, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near Uptown

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Uptown. The average rent in Uptown is currently $2,400 per month. Our records show that Chicago, IL, with an average rent of $2,150, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Uptown, Chicago, IL is Naperville, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,850 per month.

Let's compare Uptown, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 12.67% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Uptown, Chicago, IL are about 7.51% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 14.31% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Uptown, Chicago, IL in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chicago, IL	$1,345	$1,850	$2,200	$2,150
Wheaton, IL	N/A	$1,859	$2,645	$2,279
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,132	$2,495	$2,300
Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,635	$2,200	$2,400
Oak Park, IL	N/A	$2,250	$2,598	$2,698
Evanston, IL	$1,525	$2,300	$2,500	$2,782
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,600	$2,400	$2,850

Top Neighborhoods Near Uptown

There are a total of 14 neighborhoods in or near Uptown. Some of these neighborhoods include South Shore, Rogers Park, and Edgewater. We've included all of these top 14 neighborhoods in or near Uptown, Chicago, IL in the following chart.

The average rent for these 14 neighborhoods in or near Uptown, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,348 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only thirteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,348. 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 $1,500 per month. Whereas, at $3,275 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	$873	$1,100	$1,475	$1,500
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,550	$1,875	$1,695
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,330	$1,650	$2,200	$1,750
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,000	$1,625	$1,950
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,650	$1,950	$2,075
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,600	$1,785	$2,100
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,325	$1,460	$2,170	$2,300
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,525	$1,875	$2,400	$2,395
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,495	$1,895	$2,450
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,468	$2,050	$3,225	$2,500
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,625	$2,198	$3,000	$2,650
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,750	$2,450	$4,000	$2,850
West Town, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,335	$2,550	$3,048
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,950	$2,525	$3,475	$3,275

Top Counties Near Uptown

There are a total of 14 counties located by Uptown, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Chicago, IL, Downers Grove, IL, and Milton, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,483. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Chicago, IL. It's average rent per month is $2,150. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,782, Evanston, IL is the most expensive county by Uptown, Chicago, IL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Uptown, Chicago, IL is 12.12% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Uptown, Chicago, IL is 14.74% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 9 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chicago, IL	$1,345	$1,850	$2,200	$2,150
Downers Grove, IL	N/A	$1,803	$2,199	$2,199
Milton, IL	N/A	$1,830	$2,250	$2,250
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,100	$2,400	$2,253
Libertyville, IL	N/A	$1,966	$2,300	$2,483
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,785	$2,300	$2,600
Leyden, IL	N/A	$1,375	$2,750	$2,650
Oak Park, IL	N/A	$2,250	$2,598	$2,698
Evanston, IL	$1,525	$2,300	$2,500	$2,782

Top Zipcodes Near Uptown

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Uptown, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,325.

The following chart includes the top 2 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
60618, Chicago, IL	$1,563	$1,540	$2,395	$2,450
60615, Chicago, IL	$1,215	$1,495	$1,895	$2,200

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 $2.68. There are a total of 33 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 $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $2.59. There are a total of 37 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 $2,698 and an average price per square feet of $2.20. There are a total of 20 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 0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.23%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.43% 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.