West Town, Chicago, IL Rental Market Trends
Last updated: September 30, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in West Town is $3,087, a N/A compared to the previous year, when the average rent was .
One-bedroom apartments provide 617 square feet for $2,803, balancing privacy and affordability.
Average rent in West Town, Chicago, IL
Last updated: September 30, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $3,087 | 702 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $2,803 | 617 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 (43%) fall between $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 $1,157/month
Washington Park $1,237/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,523/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in West Town?
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 |
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Chicago | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in West Town is 57% higher than in Andersonville
$3,087
West Town rent is the same as Chicago average
Average Rent
$3,087
$1,971
Andersonville rent is 36% 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 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.