Average Rent in West Loop, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical West Loop, Chicago, IL Rents

West Loop rentals average $2,138 for a studio rental to $4,025 for a 2-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,400, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $428 (25.61%) year-over-year from $1,672 to $2,100. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $55 (2.35%) year-over-year from $2,345 to $2,400. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $505 (15.25%) year-over-year from $3,309 to $3,814. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,616 (32.79%) year-over-year from $4,930 to $6,546. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $4,195 to $4,195. 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 up by 3.52% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.61% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.93% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.39	$2,100	$1,672 (25.61%)	$1,750 (20.02%)
1 BR	$3.86	$2,400	$2,345 (2.35%)	$2,186 (9.81%)
2 BR	$3.09	$3,814	$3,309 (15.25%)	$3,060 (24.64%)

Historical Rents in West Loop, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near West Loop

There are a total of 5 cities nearby West Loop. The average rent in West Loop is currently $2,600 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. 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 West Loop, Chicago, IL is Evanston, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,798 per month.

Let's compare West Loop, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 2.70% more expensive. Two bedrooms in West Loop, Chicago, IL are about 39.19% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near West Loop, Chicago, IL in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chicago, IL	$1,325	$1,800	$2,200	$2,100
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,132	$2,453	$2,250
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,742	$2,275	$2,600
Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,400	$2,448	$2,625
Evanston, IL	$1,450	$2,497	$2,748	$2,798

Top Neighborhoods Near West Loop

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

The average rent for these 14 neighborhoods in or near West Loop, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,150 per month. A total of 11 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,150. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West Loop, South Shore has the most affordable average rent at $1,450 per month. Whereas, at $2,970 average rent per month, The Loop is the most expensive neighborhood in or near West Loop. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$923	$1,150	$1,450	$1,450
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,288	$1,650	$2,150	$1,650
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,225	$1,650	$2,400	$1,650
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,159	$1,519	$1,893	$1,675
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,735	$2,400	$1,985
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,082	$1,438	$2,100	$2,048
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$2,000	$2,286	$2,100
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,000	$1,700	$2,200
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,040	$1,388	$2,148	$2,338
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,435	$2,045	$2,625	$2,360
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,283	$1,700	$2,175	$2,400
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,780	$2,250	$3,000	$2,738
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,800	$2,500	$4,075	$2,880
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,920	$2,400	$3,400	$2,970

Top Counties Near West Loop

There are a total of 14 counties located by West Loop, 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. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Milton, IL. It's average rent per month is $2,041. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,798, Evanston, IL is the most expensive county by West Loop, Chicago, IL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in West Loop, Chicago, IL is 2.70% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in West Loop, Chicago, IL is 42.88% more expensive 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	$2,449	$2,041
Chicago, IL	$1,325	$1,800	$2,200	$2,100
Downers Grove, IL	N/A	$1,724	$2,195	$2,149
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,064	$2,295	$2,200
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,742	$2,299	$2,500
Leyden, IL	$1,245	$1,375	$2,650	$2,650
Evanston, IL	$1,450	$2,497	$2,748	$2,798

Top Zipcodes Near West Loop

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near West Loop, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,138. A total of 4 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60641, Chicago, IL at $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,325 per month is 60618, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,229. That's at least $3 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near West Loop, Chicago, IL is $1,637 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,984 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 4 zipcodes in West Loop, 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	$1,575	$1,625	$2,043	$2,325
60615, Chicago, IL	$1,260	$1,650	$1,925	$2,175
60641, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,425	$1,700	$1,600
60625, Chicago, IL	$1,198	$1,700	$2,123	$2,100

Frequently Asked Questions - West Loop Average Rents

What is the average rent price in West Loop, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for West Loop, Chicago, IL apartments for rent is approximately $2,400. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do West Loop, 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 West Loop, Chicago, IL.

How much is a studio apartment in West Loop, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,138 and an average price per square feet of $3.39. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in West Loop.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $3.86. There are a total of 7 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West Loop.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,025 and an average price per square feet of $3.09. There are a total of 8 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West Loop.

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

Rent prices for rentals in West Loop, Chicago, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.26%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.33% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in West Loop, Chicago, IL?

A reasonable rent price in West Loop, Chicago, IL is around $1,920/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.