Chicago, IL vs Washington, DC

Compare 2026 fair market rent prices between these two metro areas

Apartment Size
Difference
Studio
$1,480
$1,953
$-473 (-24.2%)
1 Bedroom
$1,581
$2,015
$-434 (-21.5%)
2 Bedroom
$1,781
$2,246
$-465 (-20.7%)
3 Bedroom
$2,294
$2,835
$-541 (-19.1%)
4+ Bedroom
$2,653
$3,332
$-679 (-20.4%)

Chicago, IL

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

  • Average 2BR rent: $2,246/mo
  • Studio apartments: $1,953/mo
  • Data year: 2026
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