West Town, Chicago, IL Rental Market Trends
Last updated: August 31, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in West Town is $3,063, a N/A compared to the previous year, when the average rent was .
One-bedroom apartments provide 618 square feet for $2,804, balancing privacy and affordability.
Average rent in West Town, Chicago, IL
Last updated: August 31, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $3,063 | 691 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $2,804 | 618 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | n/a | n/a |
| 3 Beds | n/a | n/a |
West Town, Chicago, IL rent trends
What's the typical rent budget in West Town, Chicago, IL?
The largest share of rentals in West Town, Chicago, IL (40%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in West Town, Chicago, IL?
4,078 or 63% of the households in West Town, Chicago, IL are renter-occupied while 2,433 or 37% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in West Town?
Jackson Park Highlands $1,136/month
Austin $1,156/month
Englewood $1,239/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,529/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in West Town?
River North $3,463/month
Wrightwood $3,846/month
Sheffield $4,029/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in Chicago, IL By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Sheffield | $4,029 |
| Wrightwood | $3,846 |
| River North | $3,463 |
| Greektown | $3,422 |
| Bucktown | $3,421 |
| Fulton Market | $3,396 |
| Streeterville | $3,293 |
| Old Town Chicago | $3,238 |
| Downtown Chicago | $3,172 |
| Near East Side Chicago | $3,155 |
| Near West Side | $3,095 |
| Goose Island | $3,071 |
| West Town | $3,063 |
| Old Town Triangle | $3,060 |
| Fulton River District | $3,049 |
| Near North Side Chicago | $3,028 |
| River West | $3,013 |
| Chicago Loop | $2,998 |
| Wicker Park | $2,992 |
| East Village | $2,834 |
| South Loop | $2,794 |
| Tri-Taylor | $2,794 |
| Humboldt Park | $2,791 |
| Gold Coast | $2,710 |
| Lincoln Park | $2,573 |
| Cabrini - Green | $2,543 |
| Printer's Row | $2,486 |
| West Loop | $2,317 |
| Lakeview | $2,298 |
| Little Italy | $2,288 |
| Logan Square | $2,278 |
| East Hyde Park | $2,100 |
| Ravenswood | $2,096 |
| Palmer Square | $2,049 |
| Kenwood | $2,000 |
| Park West | $1,993 |
| Andersonville | $1,970 |
| Stateway Gardens | $1,905 |
| Clarendon Park | $1,897 |
| Hyde Park | $1,799 |
| Oakland | $1,781 |
| Bryn Mawr Historic District | $1,753 |
| Buena Park | $1,717 |
| Margate Park | $1,711 |
| Bronzeville | $1,693 |
| Uptown Chicago | $1,602 |
| Woodlawn | $1,582 |
| Rogers Park | $1,513 |
| North Kenwood | $1,482 |
| West Rogers Park | $1,473 |
| Edgewater Beach | $1,471 |
| Budlong Woods | $1,465 |
| East Garfield Park | $1,465 |
| Sheridan Park | $1,371 |
| South Shore | $1,356 |
| Jefferson Park | $1,345 |
| Edgewater | $1,326 |
| Douglas Park | $1,306 |
| Washington Park | $1,249 |
| Englewood | $1,239 |
| Austin | $1,156 |
| Jackson Park Highlands | $1,136 |
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Chicago | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in West Town is 56% higher than in Andersonville
$3,063
West Town rent is the same as Chicago average
Average Rent
$3,063
$1,970
Andersonville rent is 36% lower than Chicago average
Average Rent
$1,970
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 West Town 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.