Average rent in Bucktown, Chicago
The median asking rent in Bucktown is $2,619 a month and the average is $2,768, based on 38 apartments available in 3 buildings as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $2,250 for a studio, $2,807 for a 1 bedroom, $3,978 for a 2 bedroom.
That is 5% below the Chicago median of $2,754, which covers 5,718 available apartments in 374 buildings.
Bucktown rent by apartment size
| Size | Median | Average | Range | Avg sq ft | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,250 | $2,235 | $1,906–$2,489 | 546 | 16 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,807 | $2,753 | $2,167–$3,055 | 762 | 14 |
| 2 bedroom | $3,978 | $3,861 | $3,169–$4,532 | 1,080 | 8 |
| All sizes | $2,619 | $2,768 | 38 |
Asking rent is the listed monthly price before any move-in special. Only apartments available right now are counted. See how we measure rent.
How Bucktown compares
| Neighborhood | Median | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucktown | $2,619 | $2,250 | $2,807 | $3,978 |
| West Loop | $2,813 | $2,360 | $2,889 | $4,116 |
| River North | $3,070 | $2,577 | $2,994 | $4,413 |
| South Loop | $2,856 | $2,378 | $2,755 | $3,495 |
| Streeterville | $3,206 | $2,654 | $3,079 | $4,502 |
| Gold Coast | $2,584 | $2,089 | $2,624 | $4,418 |
| Fulton Market | $3,271 | $2,476 | $3,177 | $4,407 |
| The Loop | $2,873 | $2,415 | $3,006 | $4,317 |
| Old Town | $3,129 | $2,605 | $3,084 | $4,354 |
| Uptown | $2,195 | $1,750 | $2,385 | $3,593 |
| Lakeshore East | $3,101 | $2,499 | $3,111 | $4,450 |
Frequently asked
What is the average rent in Bucktown?
The median asking rent in Bucktown is $2,619 a month and the average is $2,768, based on 38 apartments available in 3 buildings as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $2,250 for a studio, $2,807 for a 1 bedroom, $3,978 for a 2 bedroom.
How much is a studio apartment in Bucktown?
The median asking rent for a studio in Bucktown is $2,250 a month, ranging from $1,906 to $2,489 across 16 available units, with an average size of 546 square feet.
How much is a 1 bedroom apartment in Bucktown?
The median asking rent for a 1 bedroom in Bucktown is $2,807 a month, ranging from $2,167 to $3,055 across 14 available units, with an average size of 762 square feet.
How much is a 2 bedroom apartment in Bucktown?
The median asking rent for a 2 bedroom in Bucktown is $3,978 a month, ranging from $3,169 to $4,532 across 8 available units, with an average size of 1,080 square feet.
Is Bucktown more expensive than the rest of Chicago?
The median asking rent in Bucktown is $2,619. That is 5% below the Chicago median of $2,754, which covers 5,718 available apartments in 374 buildings.
Where do these numbers come from?
Precise Rent reads each building's own published pricing and availability every morning and afternoon. These figures count only apartments that are available right now, at the listed monthly price before any move-in special.