What is the average apartment size in Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL?

The average size for a Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL apartment is 827 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Humboldt Park?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Humboldt Park is $2,791 per month, a 2.22% increase from last years average of $2,730.

What is the average apartment size in Humboldt Park?

The typical apartment in Humboldt Park offers about 827 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Humboldt Park?

The typical rent budget in Humboldt Park ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 54% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Humboldt Park?

In Humboldt Park, 57% of households rent while 43% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Humboldt Park is $2,791, a 2.22% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,730.

One-bedroom apartments provide 747 square feet for $2,556, balancing privacy and affordability.

Average rent in Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL

Last updated: August 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,791	827 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,556	747 sq. ft.
2 Beds	n/a	n/a
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL have increased by 2.22% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,730 to $2,791.

What's the typical rent budget in Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL?

The largest share of rentals in Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL (54%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL?

12,508 or 57% of the households in Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL are renter-occupied while 9,438 or 43% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Humboldt Park?

Austin $1,148/month

Englewood $1,229/month

Washington Park $1,237/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,525/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Humboldt Park?

River North $3,478/month

Wrightwood $3,855/month

Sheffield $4,070/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Chicago, IL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Sheffield	$4,070
Wrightwood	$3,855
River North	$3,478
Greektown	$3,429
Bucktown	$3,402
Fulton Market	$3,387
Streeterville	$3,294
Old Town Chicago	$3,230
Near East Side Chicago	$3,168
Downtown Chicago	$3,167
West Town	$3,163
Goose Island	$3,108
Near West Side	$3,096
Old Town Triangle	$3,080
Fulton River District	$3,062
Near North Side Chicago	$3,047
Chicago Loop	$3,009
River West	$3,003
Wicker Park	$2,983
East Village	$2,826
Humboldt Park	$2,791
South Loop	$2,786
Tri-Taylor	$2,772
Gold Coast	$2,691
Lincoln Park	$2,566
Cabrini - Green	$2,536
Printer's Row	$2,511
West Loop	$2,383
Lakeview	$2,283
Little Italy	$2,275
Logan Square	$2,260
East Hyde Park	$2,081
Ravenswood	$2,075
Palmer Square	$2,016
Kenwood	$1,994
Park West	$1,988
Andersonville	$1,947
Clarendon Park	$1,873
Stateway Gardens	$1,824
Hyde Park	$1,772
Oakland	$1,766
Bryn Mawr Historic District	$1,760
Buena Park	$1,741
Margate Park	$1,709
Bronzeville	$1,676
Uptown Chicago	$1,602
Woodlawn	$1,569
Rogers Park	$1,498
North Kenwood	$1,479
West Rogers Park	$1,464
Budlong Woods	$1,453
East Garfield Park	$1,453
Edgewater Beach	$1,450
Sheridan Park	$1,354
South Shore	$1,346
Jefferson Park	$1,345
Edgewater	$1,326
Douglas Park	$1,302
Washington Park	$1,237
Englewood	$1,229
Austin	$1,148

Chicago | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Humboldt Park is 43% higher than in Andersonville

$2,791

Humboldt Park rent is the same as Chicago average

Average Rent $2,791

$1,947

Andersonville rent is 30% lower than Chicago average

Average Rent $1,947

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Humboldt Park apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.