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

The average size for a Wicker Park, Chicago, IL apartment is 789 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 Wicker Park?

As of Aug / 2026, the average rent in Wicker Park is $2,974 per month, a 2.3% increase from last years average of $2,907.

What is the average apartment size in Wicker Park?

The typical apartment in Wicker Park offers about 789 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Wicker Park, Chicago, IL Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Wicker Park ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 34% of rentals in this range.

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

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

Last updated: September 30, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Wicker Park is $2,974, a 2.3% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,907.

One-bedroom apartments provide 728 square feet for $2,738, balancing privacy and affordability.

Average rent in Wicker Park, Chicago, IL

Last updated: September 30, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,974	789 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,738	728 sq. ft.
2 Beds	n/a	n/a
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Wicker Park, Chicago, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Wicker Park, Chicago, IL have increased by 2.3% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,907 to $2,974.

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

The largest share of rentals in Wicker Park, Chicago, IL (34%) 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 Wicker Park, Chicago, IL?

3,050 or 57% of the households in Wicker Park, Chicago, IL are renter-occupied while 2,308 or 43% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Wicker Park?

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 Wicker Park?

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 Wicker Park is 51% higher than in Andersonville

$2,974

Wicker Park rent is the same as Chicago average

Average Rent $2,974

$1,971

Andersonville rent is 34% 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 Wicker 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.