Average rent in Uptown, Chicago
The median asking rent in Uptown is $2,195 a month and the average is $2,284, based on 207 apartments available in 19 buildings as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $1,750 for a studio, $2,385 for a 1 bedroom, $3,593 for a 2 bedroom.
That is 20% below the Chicago median of $2,754, which covers 5,718 available apartments in 374 buildings.
Uptown rent by apartment size
| Size | Median | Average | Range | Avg sq ft | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,750 | $1,786 | $1,234–$3,149 | 438 | 77 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,385 | $2,421 | $1,313–$4,995 | 744 | 110 |
| 2 bedroom | $3,593 | $3,445 | $2,510–$4,720 | 1,012 | 20 |
| All sizes | $2,195 | $2,284 | 207 |
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 Uptown compares
| Neighborhood | Median | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown | $2,195 | $1,750 | $2,385 | $3,593 |
| 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 |
| 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 Uptown?
The median asking rent in Uptown is $2,195 a month and the average is $2,284, based on 207 apartments available in 19 buildings as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $1,750 for a studio, $2,385 for a 1 bedroom, $3,593 for a 2 bedroom.
How much is a studio apartment in Uptown?
The median asking rent for a studio in Uptown is $1,750 a month, ranging from $1,234 to $3,149 across 77 available units, with an average size of 438 square feet.
How much is a 1 bedroom apartment in Uptown?
The median asking rent for a 1 bedroom in Uptown is $2,385 a month, ranging from $1,313 to $4,995 across 110 available units, with an average size of 744 square feet.
How much is a 2 bedroom apartment in Uptown?
The median asking rent for a 2 bedroom in Uptown is $3,593 a month, ranging from $2,510 to $4,720 across 20 available units, with an average size of 1,012 square feet.
Is Uptown more expensive than the rest of Chicago?
The median asking rent in Uptown is $2,195. That is 20% 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.