Average Rent in Uptown, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical Uptown, Chicago, IL Rents

Uptown rentals average $1,200 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 December 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $112 (10.26%) year-over-year from $1,088 to $1,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $31 (2.11%) year-over-year from $1,484 to $1,515. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $137 (6.54%) year-over-year from $2,096 to $2,233. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $502 (17.61%) year-over-year from $2,848 to $3,350. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,486 (-44.13%) year-over-year from $5,633 to $3,148. 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 2.70% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.51% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.96% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.90% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.28% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.66	$1,200	$1,088 (10.26%)	$982 (22.24%)
1 BR	$2.43	$1,515	$1,484 (2.11%)	$1,372 (10.45%)
2 BR	$2.46	$2,233	$2,096 (6.54%)	$1,647 (35.58%)
3 BR	$1.80	$3,350	$2,848 (17.61%)	$2,001 (67.43%)
4+ BR	$1.74	$3,148	$5,633 (-44.13%)	$2,607 (20.75%)

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 $2,166, 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 $2,730 per month.

Let's compare Uptown, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 15.29% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Uptown, Chicago, IL are about 1.66% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 14.93% 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	$1,395	$1,864	$2,200	$2,166
Wheaton, IL	N/A	$1,859	$2,569	$2,271
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,186	$2,375	$2,286
Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,523	$2,250	$2,400
Oak Park, IL	N/A	$1,600	$2,598	$2,600
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,490	$2,225	$2,640
Evanston, IL	N/A	$2,100	$2,748	$2,730

Top Neighborhoods Near Uptown

There are a total of 15 neighborhoods in or near Uptown. Some of these neighborhoods include South Shore, Rogers Park, and Edgewater. We've included all of these top 15 neighborhoods in or near Uptown, Chicago, IL in the following chart.

The average rent for these 15 neighborhoods in or near Uptown, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,250 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only thirteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,250. 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 $1,300 per month. Whereas, at $3,100 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	$985	$1,188	$1,275	$1,300
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,525	$1,900	$1,650
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,325	$1,675	$2,198	$1,800
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,063	$1,600	$1,875
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,725	$1,900	$2,175
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,200	$1,600	$2,200
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,900	$2,100	$2,203
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,600	$2,100	$2,173	$2,250
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,145	$1,460	$1,830	$2,375
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$1,900	$2,700	$2,400
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,800	$2,200	$2,900	$2,698
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,467	$3,000	$2,800
West Town, Chicago, IL	$2,413	$2,550	$2,798	$2,875
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,795	$2,400	$3,800	$2,900
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,000	$2,525	$3,200	$3,100

Top Counties Near Uptown

There are a total of 15 counties located by Uptown, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Downers Grove, IL, Chicago, IL, and Schaumburg, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,450. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Downers Grove, IL. It's average rent per month is $2,085. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,730, Evanston, IL is the most expensive county by Uptown, Chicago, IL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Uptown, Chicago, IL is 15.29% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Uptown, Chicago, IL is 4.76% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 9 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Downers Grove, IL	N/A	$1,850	$2,210	$2,085
Chicago, IL	$1,395	$1,864	$2,200	$2,166
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,126	$2,195	$2,253
Milton, IL	N/A	$1,859	$2,300	$2,260
Naperville, IL	N/A	N/A	$2,298	$2,450
Libertyville, IL	N/A	$1,966	$2,300	$2,500
Leyden, IL	N/A	$1,450	$2,550	$2,550
Oak Park, IL	N/A	$1,600	$2,598	$2,600
Evanston, IL	N/A	$2,100	$2,748	$2,730

Top Zipcodes Near Uptown

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near Uptown, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,100.

The following chart includes the top 3 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	$1,548	$1,450	$2,050	$2,125
60618, Chicago, IL	$1,695	$1,900	$2,095	$2,100
60615, Chicago, IL	$1,180	$1,495	$1,875	$2,050

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 $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $2.66. There are a total of 29 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 $1,613 and an average price per square feet of $2.43. 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 $2,415 and an average price per square feet of $2.46. There are a total of 17 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 0.10%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18% 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.