What is the average apartment size in Austin, Chicago, Cook County, IL?

The average size for a Austin, Chicago, Cook County, IL apartment is 567 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 Austin?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Austin is $1,008 per month, a 4.37% increase from last year’s average of $966.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Austin?

In Austin, studios rent for $816 per month, one-bedroom units average $974 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,329 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,340 per month

What is the average apartment size in Austin?

The typical apartment in Austin offers about 567 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Austin?

Studio apartments in Austin average 303 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 588 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 859 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,188 sq. ft.

Austin, Chicago, Cook County, IL Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Austin ranges from to per month, with 57% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Austin?

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

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Austin is $1,008, a 4.37% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $966.

Studio Apartments at $816 offer the most budget-friendly option with 303 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 588 square feet for $974, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,329 offer 859 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,188 sq ft) for $1,340, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Austin, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,008	567 sq. ft.
Studio	$816	303 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$974	588 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,329	859 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,340	1,188 sq. ft.

Austin, Chicago, Cook County, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Austin, Chicago, Cook County, IL have increased by 4.37% over the past year. The average rent moved from $966 to $1,008.

What's the typical rent budget in Austin, Chicago, Cook County, IL?

The largest share of rentals in Austin, Chicago, Cook County, IL (57%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Austin, Chicago, Cook County, IL?

19,505 or 63% of the households in Austin, Chicago, Cook County, IL are renter-occupied while 11,324 or 37% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Austin?

Austin $1,008/month

Washington Park $1,205/month

Budlong Woods $1,262/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,432/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Austin?

River North $3,326/month

Wrightwood $3,579/month

Sheffield $3,583/month

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

Average Rent in Chicago, IL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Sheffield	$3,583
Wrightwood	$3,579
River North	$3,326
Greektown	$3,297
Streeterville	$3,295
Fulton Market	$3,265
Downtown Chicago	$3,157
Near East Side Chicago	$3,089
Bucktown	$3,063
Old Town Chicago	$3,001
Old Town Triangle	$2,993
River West	$2,993
Near West Side	$2,964
Chicago Loop	$2,957
Wicker Park	$2,888
Goose Island	$2,882
Near North Side Chicago	$2,865
Fulton River District	$2,861
East Village	$2,800
Humboldt Park	$2,776
South Loop	$2,733
Tri-Taylor	$2,645
Gold Coast	$2,519
Printer's Row	$2,513
Cabrini - Green	$2,473
Lincoln Park	$2,348
Logan Square	$2,244
West Loop	$2,223
Little Italy	$2,166
Lakeview	$2,142
East Hyde Park	$2,055
Ravenswood	$2,019
Palmer Square	$1,931
Andersonville	$1,890
Clarendon Park	$1,889
Park West	$1,835
Kenwood	$1,827
Hyde Park	$1,785
Stateway Gardens	$1,738
Buena Park	$1,725
Uptown Chicago	$1,720
Margate Park	$1,574
Bryn Mawr Historic District	$1,546
Bronzeville	$1,491
Rogers Park	$1,483
Woodlawn	$1,482
West Rogers Park	$1,432
Edgewater Beach	$1,425
North Kenwood	$1,414
Englewood	$1,391
East Garfield Park	$1,384
Sheridan Park	$1,379
Jefferson Park	$1,345
Edgewater	$1,322
South Shore	$1,275
Budlong Woods	$1,262
Washington Park	$1,205
Austin	$1,008

Chicago | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Austin is 47% lower than in Andersonville

$1,008

Austin rent is the same as Chicago average

Average Rent $1,008

$1,890

Andersonville rent is 87% higher than Chicago average

Average Rent $1,890

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 Austin 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.