Los Angeles, CA vs Chicago, IL
Compare 2026 fair market rent prices between these two metro areas
Studio
$1,863
$1,480
+$383 (+25.9%)
1 Bedroom
$2,085
$1,581
+$504 (+31.9%)
2 Bedroom
$2,601
$1,781
+$820 (+46.0%)
3 Bedroom
$3,298
$2,294
+$1,004 (+43.8%)
4+ Bedroom
$3,672
$2,653
+$1,019 (+38.4%)
Los Angeles, CA
- Average 2BR rent: $2,601/mo
- Studio apartments: $1,863/mo
- Data year: 2026
Chicago, IL
- Average 2BR rent: $1,781/mo
- Studio apartments: $1,480/mo
- Data year: 2026