Average Rent in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical Woodlawn, Chicago, IL Rents

Woodlawn rentals average $1,500 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,650 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,250, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $593 (-96.74%) year-over-year from $613 to $20. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $307 (25.75%) year-over-year from $1,193 to $1,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $848 (62.66%) year-over-year from $1,353 to $2,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $568 (32.82%) year-over-year from $1,732 to $2,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $533 (17.11%) year-over-year from $3,117 to $3,650. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.17% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.53% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.51% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 32.89% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$1.69	$1,500	$1,193 (25.75%)	$999 (50.19%)
2 BR	$1.51	$2,200	$1,353 (62.66%)	$1,355 (62.36%)
3 BR	$1.55	$2,300	$1,732 (32.82%)	$1,921 (19.74%)
4+ BR	$1.83	$3,650	$3,117 (17.11%)	$1,835 (98.91%)

Historical Rents in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near Woodlawn

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Woodlawn. The average rent in Woodlawn is currently $2,400 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. 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 Woodlawn, Chicago, IL is Naperville, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,850 per month.

Let's compare Woodlawn, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 23.93% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL are about 55.94% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 30.22% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Woodlawn, 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 Woodlawn

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

The average rent for these 15 neighborhoods in or near Woodlawn, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,300 per month. A total of 7 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,300. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Woodlawn's average rent, which is only $2,250. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Woodlawn, 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 Woodlawn. 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
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,195	$1,650	$2,698	$1,650
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 Woodlawn

There are a total of 15 counties located by Woodlawn, 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. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. 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 Woodlawn, Chicago, IL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL is 23.33% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL is 43.75% more affordable 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 Woodlawn

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

The following chart includes the top 2 zipcodes in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60615, Chicago, IL	$1,215	$1,495	$1,895	$2,200
60618, Chicago, IL	$1,563	$1,540	$2,395	$2,450

Frequently Asked Questions - Woodlawn Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for Woodlawn, Chicago, IL apartments for rent is approximately $2,250. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Woodlawn, 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 Woodlawn, Chicago, IL.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Woodlawn.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $1.69. There are a total of 3 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Woodlawn.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $1.51. There are a total of 13 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Woodlawn.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.97%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.26%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.63%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.33% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL is around $1,800/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.