Bucktown, Chicago, IL Rental Market Trends
Last updated: February 21, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Bucktown is $3,093, a 5.33% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,937.
One-bedroom apartments provide 659 square feet for $2,713, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $3,525 offer 1,045 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Average rent in Bucktown, Chicago, IL
Last updated: February 21, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $3,093 | 837 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $2,713 | 659 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $3,525 | 1,045 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | n/a | n/a |
Bucktown, Chicago, IL rent trends
Rental prices in Bucktown, Chicago, IL have increased by 5.33% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,937 to $3,093.
What's the typical rent budget in Bucktown, Chicago, IL?
The largest share of rentals in Bucktown, Chicago, IL (50%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in Bucktown, Chicago, IL?
8,064 or 61% of the households in Bucktown, Chicago, IL are renter-occupied while 5,254 or 39% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Bucktown?
Austin $1,027/month
Jackson Park Highlands $1,061/month
Washington Park $1,214/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,454/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Bucktown?
River North $3,334/month
Sheffield $3,624/month
Wrightwood $3,637/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in Chicago, IL By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Wrightwood | $3,637 |
| Sheffield | $3,624 |
| River North | $3,334 |
| Greektown | $3,331 |
| Streeterville | $3,303 |
| Fulton Market | $3,275 |
| Downtown Chicago | $3,192 |
| Near East Side Chicago | $3,121 |
| Bucktown | $3,093 |
| Old Town Chicago | $3,055 |
| Old Town Triangle | $3,015 |
| Near West Side | $2,997 |
| Chicago Loop | $2,977 |
| River West | $2,962 |
| Goose Island | $2,931 |
| Wicker Park | $2,907 |
| Near North Side Chicago | $2,900 |
| Fulton River District | $2,898 |
| Humboldt Park | $2,799 |
| East Village | $2,794 |
| South Loop | $2,764 |
| Tri-Taylor | $2,694 |
| Gold Coast | $2,550 |
| Printer's Row | $2,518 |
| Cabrini - Green | $2,489 |
| Lincoln Park | $2,350 |
| West Loop | $2,271 |
| Little Italy | $2,186 |
| Logan Square | $2,184 |
| Lakeview | $2,164 |
| Ravenswood | $2,057 |
| East Hyde Park | $2,047 |
| Palmer Square | $1,962 |
| Andersonville | $1,923 |
| Clarendon Park | $1,893 |
| Oakland | $1,844 |
| Park West | $1,836 |
| Kenwood | $1,830 |
| Hyde Park | $1,806 |
| Stateway Gardens | $1,786 |
| Uptown Chicago | $1,761 |
| Buena Park | $1,740 |
| Margate Park | $1,585 |
| Bryn Mawr Historic District | $1,555 |
| Bronzeville | $1,520 |
| Woodlawn | $1,499 |
| Rogers Park | $1,486 |
| North Kenwood | $1,485 |
| West Rogers Park | $1,480 |
| Edgewater Beach | $1,415 |
| Englewood | $1,413 |
| East Garfield Park | $1,406 |
| Sheridan Park | $1,392 |
| Budlong Woods | $1,384 |
| Jefferson Park | $1,345 |
| Edgewater | $1,322 |
| South Shore | $1,310 |
| Douglas Park | $1,309 |
| Washington Park | $1,214 |
| Jackson Park Highlands | $1,061 |
| Austin | $1,027 |
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Chicago | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Bucktown is 61% higher than in Andersonville
$3,093
Bucktown rent is the same as Chicago average
Average Rent
$3,093
$1,923
Andersonville rent is 38% lower than Chicago average
Average Rent
$1,923
Where this data comes from
The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.
Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Bucktown apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.
Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.