Chicago, IL vs Philadelphia, PA

Compare 2026 fair market rent prices between these two metro areas

Apartment Size
Difference
Studio
$1,480
$1,397
+$83 (+5.9%)
1 Bedroom
$1,581
$1,520
+$61 (+4.0%)
2 Bedroom
$1,781
$1,810
$-29 (-1.6%)
3 Bedroom
$2,294
$2,170
+$124 (+5.7%)
4+ Bedroom
$2,653
$2,423
+$230 (+9.5%)

Chicago, IL

  • Average 2BR rent: $1,781/mo
  • Studio apartments: $1,480/mo
  • Data year: 2026
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Philadelphia, PA

  • Average 2BR rent: $1,810/mo
  • Studio apartments: $1,397/mo
  • Data year: 2026
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