Average rent in Gold Coast, Chicago
The median asking rent in Gold Coast is $2,584 a month and the average is $2,971, based on 371 apartments available in 26 buildings as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $2,089 for a studio, $2,624 for a 1 bedroom, $4,418 for a 2 bedroom, $9,143 for a 3 bedroom.
That is 6% below the Chicago median of $2,754, which covers 5,718 available apartments in 374 buildings.
Gold Coast rent by apartment size
| Size | Median | Average | Range | Avg sq ft | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,089 | $2,137 | $1,545–$3,213 | 488 | 107 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,624 | $2,828 | $2,050–$4,717 | 707 | 198 |
| 2 bedroom | $4,418 | $4,703 | $3,382–$7,275 | 1,161 | 57 |
| 3 bedroom | $9,143 | $9,377 | $8,864–$10,123 | 1,778 | 3 |
| All sizes | $2,584 | $2,971 | 371 |
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 Gold Coast compares
| Neighborhood | Median | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | $2,584 | $2,089 | $2,624 | $4,418 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Lincoln Park | $2,957 | $2,000 | $3,159 | $4,943 |
Frequently asked
What is the average rent in Gold Coast?
The median asking rent in Gold Coast is $2,584 a month and the average is $2,971, based on 371 apartments available in 26 buildings as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $2,089 for a studio, $2,624 for a 1 bedroom, $4,418 for a 2 bedroom, $9,143 for a 3 bedroom.
How much is a studio apartment in Gold Coast?
The median asking rent for a studio in Gold Coast is $2,089 a month, ranging from $1,545 to $3,213 across 107 available units, with an average size of 488 square feet.
How much is a 1 bedroom apartment in Gold Coast?
The median asking rent for a 1 bedroom in Gold Coast is $2,624 a month, ranging from $2,050 to $4,717 across 198 available units, with an average size of 707 square feet.
How much is a 2 bedroom apartment in Gold Coast?
The median asking rent for a 2 bedroom in Gold Coast is $4,418 a month, ranging from $3,382 to $7,275 across 57 available units, with an average size of 1,161 square feet.
How much is a 3 bedroom apartment in Gold Coast?
The median asking rent for a 3 bedroom in Gold Coast is $9,143 a month, ranging from $8,864 to $10,123 across 3 available units, with an average size of 1,778 square feet.
Is Gold Coast more expensive than the rest of Chicago?
The median asking rent in Gold Coast is $2,584. That is 6% 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.