Average rent in West Town, Chicago
The median asking rent in West Town is $2,925 a month and the average is $3,184, based on 55 apartments available in 4 buildings as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $2,463 for a studio, $2,395 for a 1 bedroom, $3,831 for a 2 bedroom, $5,407 for a 3 bedroom.
That is 6% above the Chicago median of $2,754, which covers 5,718 available apartments in 374 buildings.
West Town rent by apartment size
| Size | Median | Average | Range | Avg sq ft | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,463 | $2,460 | $2,199–$2,850 | 518 | 11 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,395 | $2,472 | $1,845–$3,150 | 643 | 9 |
| 2 bedroom | $3,831 | $3,741 | $2,295–$5,000 | 940 | 24 |
| 3 bedroom | $5,407 | $5,440 | $5,382–$5,532 | 1,327 | 3 |
| All sizes | $2,925 | $3,184 | 55 |
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 West Town compares
| Neighborhood | Median | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Town | $2,925 | $2,463 | $2,395 | $3,831 |
| 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 West Town?
The median asking rent in West Town is $2,925 a month and the average is $3,184, based on 55 apartments available in 4 buildings as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $2,463 for a studio, $2,395 for a 1 bedroom, $3,831 for a 2 bedroom, $5,407 for a 3 bedroom.
How much is a studio apartment in West Town?
The median asking rent for a studio in West Town is $2,463 a month, ranging from $2,199 to $2,850 across 11 available units, with an average size of 518 square feet.
How much is a 1 bedroom apartment in West Town?
The median asking rent for a 1 bedroom in West Town is $2,395 a month, ranging from $1,845 to $3,150 across 9 available units, with an average size of 643 square feet.
How much is a 2 bedroom apartment in West Town?
The median asking rent for a 2 bedroom in West Town is $3,831 a month, ranging from $2,295 to $5,000 across 24 available units, with an average size of 940 square feet.
How much is a 3 bedroom apartment in West Town?
The median asking rent for a 3 bedroom in West Town is $5,407 a month, ranging from $5,382 to $5,532 across 3 available units, with an average size of 1,327 square feet.
Is West Town more expensive than the rest of Chicago?
The median asking rent in West Town is $2,925. That is 6% above 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.