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Do you want a house with a backyard, a grill area, that offers you privacy and enough space for your family? RentCafe offers you the possibility to look for a house for rent near you, to find the one that best suits your family. Browsing through our listings, you can filter by size, price, pet policy, check out the location, to find the best house in your area. Whether you are looking to move to a particular neighborhood, or a specific ZIP code, may it be for its safety, beautiful buildings, or quiet atmosphere, you can find the rental house that your whole family will enjoy.

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Chicago, IL Demographics

  • Total Population2,699,347
  • Female 1,310,878
    Male 1,388,469
  • Median Age34.8

Chicago, IL has a population of 2,699,347 according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,388,469 of Chicago’s residents are women and 1,310,878 are men. The median age of those who live in Chicago, IL is 34.8.

Average Rent in Chicago, IL

  • Chicago, IL Average Rental Price, July 2022 $2,206 /mo

The average monthly rent of apartments in Chicago, IL is $2,206.

Chicago, IL Apartment Rent Ranges

About 20% of apartment rents in Chicago, IL range between $1,001-$1,500. Meanwhile, apartments priced over $1,501-$2,000 represent 22% of apartments. Around 8% of Chicago’s apartments are in the $701-$1,000 price range. 1% of apartments are priced between $501-$700.

Chicago, IL Rent Trends

Average Rent Mar / 2019 Jul / 2019 Nov / 2019 Mar / 2020 Jul / 2020 Nov / 2020 Mar / 2021 Jul / 2021 Nov / 2021 Mar / 2022 Jul / 2022
Chicago, IL $1,910 $1,998 $1,950 $1,967 $1,918 $1,794 $1,862 $2,033 $2,091 $2,080 $2,206
National $1,375 $1,407 $1,415 $1,416 $1,406 $1,410 $1,418 $1,501 $1,596 $1,634 $1,706

Compared to the national average rent of $1,706, the average rent in Chicago, IL is $2,206.

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Chicago, IL Households

  • Total Number of Households1,081,143
  • Family 565,754
    Non-family 515,389
  • Children 274,229
    No Children 806,914
  • Average People Per Household2.44
  • Median Household Income$62,097
  • Median Housing Costs Per Month$1,282

According to U.S. Census data, there are 1,081,143 households in Chicago, IL. 565,754 are family households and 515,389 are non-family households. There are 274,229 households with children in Chicago and 806,914 households without children. On average, about 2.44 people live in a household in Chicago, IL. The median income of a Chicago household living in Chicago is $62,097 per year. The median housing costs per month are $1,282.

Chicago, IL Education Statistics

The level of education of the population of Chicago, IL is as follows: 6% have no high school education, 30% completed some high school, 20% partially completed college, 5% have an Associate Degree, 23% have a Bachelor Degree, and 15% have a Graduate Degree.

Renting a house in Chicago, IL

You’ve given it a lot of thought and you’re ready to make the big move. If you’re on the lookout for homes for rent, you should know that the selection is better than ever. In Chicago, IL there are 46 listings to choose from. The average price for rental homes in Chicago, IL is $2,230, but if you’re looking for cheap houses for rent, you can find a good deal for as little as $1,200. Of course, if you’re willing to pay a little extra for the sake of location or certain amenities, just use the menu filters to select the features that you’re looking for and one of the 46 properties renting for up to $3,145 will soon be your next home.

Renting a house comes with many benefits

Renting a house brings a lot of benefits and extra living and storage space is the most obvious one. Let’s not forget that a house gives you the privacy of being the only tenant, so you never have to tolerate loud upstairs neighbors again. Whether you’re looking for a smaller 1 bedroom home just for yourself or something bigger, browse the 46 Chicago, IL listings and you will find a wide choice of 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom and 4 bedroom homes for rent to fit your and your family’s needs. Don’t forget about Fido! It’s easier to find rental houses that allow pets, plus there’s the added benefit of having a yard that your four-legged friend can enjoy. Speaking of which, now is the time to try your hand at gardening. Don’t forget to ask your landlord for permission in writing before you make any changes to the landscape.

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