Chicago, IL

Chicago is a neighborhood-by-neighborhood rental market where the building type matters as much as the address. You are usually choosing between a vintage walk-up with radiators and character or a downtown tower with a doorman, in-unit laundry and an amenity floor. The L determines commute realities, and winter exposes how well a building was maintained.

The Rent Report currently tracks 42 apartment communities across 14 Chicago, IL neighborhoods. Neighborhood rent averages in our listings run from about $1,850 to $2,800 a month, which is the spread to plan against before you tour. South Loop has the deepest coverage right now with 7 buildings listed. Rents run highest in the Loop, River North and Streeterville and ease as you move north and west, where older three-flats and courtyard buildings offer more space for the money.

Renters have published 1 verified review of Chicago buildings so far, averaging 5.0 out of 5. The Loop is the most-reviewed neighborhood in the market with 1 review. Chicago renters focus on heat and radiator performance, snow and sidewalk maintenance, package theft, street parking or permit zones, and how quickly management handles repairs in older buildings. Every review is submitted anonymously, checked for proof of residency and moderated before it appears.