Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL

Prices and availability in Chicago, IL were last updated on 1 Jul 2026.

The best apartments in Chicago, IL are: Shoreham and Tides, The Montrose, Presidential Towers, North Harbor Tower and The Elle Apartments.

The average rent in Chicago, IL is $2,331.

The price range for a studio apartment in Chicago, IL is between $300 and $20,000.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Chicago, IL is between $650 and $20,000.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Chicago, IL is between $800 and $21,583.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Chicago, IL is between $650 and $45,000.

In Chicago 54% of the housing is rented out compared to 46% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 27% of Chicago's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 66% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 6% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Chicago is 40 years old, with 45% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 19 stories, of which 22% are garden-style apartment communities, 27% are mid-sized buildings, and 59% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Chicago are around 22% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 51% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 20% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.