What is the average apartment size in Ravenswood, Chicago, IL?

The average size for a Ravenswood, Chicago, IL apartment is 678 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 Ravenswood?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Ravenswood is $2,111 per month, a 10.99% increase from last years average of $1,902.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Ravenswood?

In Ravenswood, studios rent for $1,610 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,009 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,814 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Ravenswood?

The typical apartment in Ravenswood offers about 678 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Ravenswood?

Studio apartments in Ravenswood average 447 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 649 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 980 sq. ft.

Ravenswood, Chicago, IL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Ravenswood?

The typical rent budget in Ravenswood ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 35% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Ravenswood?

In Ravenswood, 64% of households rent while 36% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Ravenswood is $2,111, a 10.99% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,902.

Studio Apartments at $1,610 offer the most budget-friendly option with 447 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 649 square feet for $2,009, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,814 offer 980 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Ravenswood, Chicago, IL

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,111	678 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,610	447 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,009	649 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,814	980 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Ravenswood, Chicago, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Ravenswood, Chicago, IL have increased by 10.99% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,902 to $2,111.

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

The largest share of rentals in Ravenswood, Chicago, IL (35%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Ravenswood, Chicago, IL?

8,081 or 64% of the households in Ravenswood, Chicago, IL are renter-occupied while 4,560 or 36% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Ravenswood?

Austin $1,107/month

Washington Park $1,212/month

Englewood $1,307/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,471/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Ravenswood?

Greektown $3,370/month

Wrightwood $3,738/month

Sheffield $3,837/month

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

Average Rent in Chicago, IL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Sheffield	$3,837
Wrightwood	$3,738
Greektown	$3,370
River North	$3,368
Fulton Market	$3,331
Streeterville	$3,254
Near East Side Chicago	$3,121
Old Town Chicago	$3,114
Goose Island	$3,085
Downtown Chicago	$3,066
Bucktown	$3,040
Old Town Triangle	$3,027
Near West Side	$2,999
River West	$2,994
Chicago Loop	$2,981
Wicker Park	$2,955
Fulton River District	$2,935
Near North Side Chicago	$2,928
Humboldt Park	$2,791
East Village	$2,760
South Loop	$2,727
Tri-Taylor	$2,639
Gold Coast	$2,602
Printer's Row	$2,465
Cabrini - Green	$2,461
Lincoln Park	$2,375
West Loop	$2,362
Little Italy	$2,236
Logan Square	$2,223
Lakeview	$2,199
Ravenswood	$2,111
East Hyde Park	$2,034
Andersonville	$2,015
Palmer Square	$2,009
Oakland	$1,962
Clarendon Park	$1,955
Kenwood	$1,926
Stateway Gardens	$1,887
Park West	$1,887
Hyde Park	$1,800
Uptown Chicago	$1,746
Buena Park	$1,706
Bronzeville	$1,603
Margate Park	$1,592
Bryn Mawr Historic District	$1,570
North Kenwood	$1,512
Rogers Park	$1,506
West Rogers Park	$1,500
Woodlawn	$1,478
East Garfield Park	$1,443
Edgewater Beach	$1,418
South Shore	$1,355
Jefferson Park	$1,345
Edgewater	$1,326
Sheridan Park	$1,323
Douglas Park	$1,309
Englewood	$1,307
Washington Park	$1,212
Austin	$1,107

Chicago | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Ravenswood is 5% higher than in Andersonville

$2,111

Ravenswood rent is the same as Chicago average

Average Rent $2,111

$2,015

Andersonville rent is 5% lower than Chicago average

Average Rent $2,015

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 Ravenswood 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.