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| STUDIO | $1,645 |
| 1 BED | $1,756 |
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| STUDIO | $1,896+ |
| 1 BED | $2,806+ |
| 2 BEDS | $3,910+ |
| STUDIO | $2,364+ |
| 1 BED | $2,745+ |
| 2 BEDS | $1,110 |
| 3 BEDS | $13,000 |
Rental prices in Old Town Chicago, Chicago, Cook County, IL have increased by 4.22% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,854 to $2,975.
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The national average price of rental apartments is $1,750, while the average monthly rent in Old Town Chicago, Chicago, Cook County, IL is $2,975.
The average monthly rent for an apartment in Old Town Chicago, Chicago, Cook County, IL is around $2,975.
A share of 14% of apartments in Old Town Chicago, Chicago, Cook County, IL have the cheapest rents between $1,501-$2,000. Around 39% of rentals are > $3,000. Around 22% of Old Town Chicago's apartments have monthly rents between $2,001-$2,500. There are 24% of apartments with rents between $2,501-$3,000.
The largest share of rentals in Old Town Chicago, Chicago, Cook County, IL (39%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Prices and availability in Old Town Chicago, Chicago, Cook County, IL were last updated on 19 Nov 2025.
The best apartments in Old Town Chicago, Chicago, Cook County, IL are: 245 W. North Ave., 1544-50 N. LaSalle Blvd., Atrium at Old Town Park, 163-165 W. Schiller St. and 1535 N Wells.
The average rent in Old Town Chicago, Chicago, Cook County, IL is $2,572.
The price range for a studio apartment in Old Town Chicago, Chicago, Cook County, IL is between $1,645 and $2,635.
The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Old Town Chicago, Chicago, Cook County, IL is between $1,645 and $3,805.
The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Old Town Chicago, Chicago, Cook County, IL is between $1,645 and $6,650.
The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Old Town Chicago, Chicago, Cook County, IL is between $6,260 and $6,650.
In Old Town Chicago 66% of the housing is rented out compared to 34% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 81% of Old Town Chicago’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 18% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 1% are single-family rentals.
Old Town Chicago - fondly referred to as Old Town by local renters - is a neighborhood and historic district in Chicago. Located in Cook County, the neighborhood is near Lincoln Park and Near North Side, and is also home to some of the oldest buildings in Chicago from the Victorian era. Additionally, Old Town is also known for its arts scene with some of the most popular comedy clubs. It even got its name from a group of artists. Meanwhile, the neighborhood is surrounded by Armitage Avenue, Halsted Steet, Clark Street and Clybourn Street. Additionally, Chicago Public Schools offers public schools in Old Town from elementary to high schools. There are also different health care services - including MADO, which offers assisted living for seniors in the neighborhood.
Renters in Old Town have dense, urban rental areas, and most people rent their homes. There are also a lot of coffee shops, bars, restaurants, and parks in the rental areas, with most of the renters being young professionals and retirees. Because this is a historic district, there are different architectural styles in apartments for rent. These include Victorian, neoclassical and Chicago bungalows. Here, houses and apartments for rent in Old Town include single-family and multifamily homes; townhomes; and condos. Renters also look for rental apartments with a lake view, waterfront, open floor plan and farm. Notably, landlords must give renters 60 to 120 days' notice for rent increase or eviction, depending on whether the renter has been living there for more than six months or three years.
In total, Old Town Chicago, Chicago, Cook County, IL has 45,282 residents, 25,231 women and 20,051 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Old Town Chicago’s population is 32.
There are different opportunities for shopping and entertainment in Old Town, especially among history enthusiasts. For instance, St. Michael Catholic Church is a well-known attraction as it's one of the seven buildings that survived the Great Chicago Fire. The Chicago History Museum is also located in the neighborhood, and The Old Town of Chicago features different comedy clubs and restaurants. Renters also enjoy entertainment at the Red Orchid Theater and, every June, the Old Town Art Fair attracts 30,000 renters and tourists. Likewise, Old Town Ale House is a popular place for dining in the neighborhood. There are also different pubs, bars and taverns in the neighborhood with a vibrant food scene. Lastly, Old Town Square is the major shopping mall close to the neighborhood, and most of the stores are locally owned.
There is a total of 27,145 households in Old Town Chicago, Chicago, Cook County, IL. Of these, 2,413 have children and 24,732 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 7,360 family households and 19,785 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Old Town Chicago is 1 people, on average. The median household annual income in Old Town Chicago equals $105,649, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,223.
Old Town is a small area, making it highly walkable for renters to run errands on foot. Otherwise, renters can commute with their cars; taxis; and rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft. There are also local highways that allow renters to commute to nearby suburbs, and the Chicago Transit Authority provides trains and buses in the neighborhood. While there are different train lines, the Brown Line serves Old Town. Or, for bus routes, look out for #22 and #36. Alternatively, the Metra commuter railroad allows renters to commute to the suburbs and other neighborhoods, and Chicago has an easy-to-navigate grid system that applies to Old Town. Finally, Chicago O'Hare Airport is the closest to Old Town, about 16 miles away.
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 1% of the population in Old Town Chicago, Chicago, Cook County, IL have no high school education, 9% went to high-school, and 12% have partially completed college. Moreover, 3% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 44% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 30% hold a Graduate Degree.
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