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

The average size for a Ravenswood, Chicago, IL apartment is 680 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 Aug / 2026, the average rent in Ravenswood is $2,087 per month, a 4.94% increase from last years average of $1,989.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Ravenswood?

In Ravenswood, studios rent for $1,557 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,965 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,826 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Ravenswood?

The typical apartment in Ravenswood offers about 680 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 444 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 648 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 979 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 28% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Ravenswood?

In Ravenswood, 63% of households rent while 37% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Ravenswood is $2,087, a 4.94% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,989.

Studio Apartments at $1,557 offer the most budget-friendly option with 444 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 648 square feet for $1,965, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $2,826 offer 979 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Ravenswood, Chicago, IL

Last updated: October 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,087	680 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,557	444 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,965	648 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,826	979 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Ravenswood, Chicago, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Ravenswood, Chicago, IL have increased by 4.94% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,989 to $2,087.

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

The largest share of rentals in Ravenswood, Chicago, IL (28%) 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?

8,047 or 63% of the households in Ravenswood, Chicago, IL are renter-occupied while 4,641 or 37% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Ravenswood?

Jackson Park Highlands $1,136/month

Austin $1,157/month

Washington Park $1,237/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,523/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Ravenswood?

River North $3,420/month

Wrightwood $3,813/month

Sheffield $4,090/month

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

Average Rent in Chicago, IL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Sheffield	$4,090
Wrightwood	$3,813
River North	$3,420
Greektown	$3,390
Bucktown	$3,387
Fulton Market	$3,364
Streeterville	$3,272
Old Town Chicago	$3,215
Downtown Chicago	$3,156
Near East Side Chicago	$3,128
Goose Island	$3,117
West Town	$3,087
Old Town Triangle	$3,050
Near West Side	$3,048
Fulton River District	$3,020
River West	$3,017
Chicago Loop	$3,008
Wicker Park	$2,974
Near North Side Chicago	$2,917
East Village	$2,826
Tri-Taylor	$2,813
Humboldt Park	$2,791
South Loop	$2,787
Gold Coast	$2,692
Cabrini - Green	$2,536
Printer's Row	$2,469
Lincoln Park	$2,432
West Loop	$2,425
Little Italy	$2,283
Lakeview	$2,277
Logan Square	$2,266
East Hyde Park	$2,100
Palmer Square	$2,095
Ravenswood	$2,087
Kenwood	$2,000
Park West	$1,979
Andersonville	$1,971
Clarendon Park	$1,964
Stateway Gardens	$1,901
Bronzeville	$1,783
Oakland	$1,781
Bryn Mawr Historic District	$1,761
Buena Park	$1,742
Margate Park	$1,733
Hyde Park	$1,673
Uptown Chicago	$1,618
West Rogers Park	$1,594
Woodlawn	$1,589
Rogers Park	$1,500
North Kenwood	$1,485
Edgewater Beach	$1,482
East Garfield Park	$1,464
Sheridan Park	$1,399
South Shore	$1,352
Jefferson Park	$1,345
Edgewater	$1,326
Douglas Park	$1,241
Englewood	$1,239
Washington Park	$1,237
Austin	$1,157
Jackson Park Highlands	$1,136

Chicago | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Ravenswood is 6% higher than in Andersonville

$2,087

Ravenswood rent is the same as Chicago average

Average Rent $2,087

$1,971

Andersonville rent is 6% lower than Chicago average

Average Rent $1,971

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.