New York, NY vs Chicago, IL

Compare 2025 fair market rent prices between these two metro areas

Apartment Size
Difference
Studio
$2,529
$1,480
+$1,049 (+70.9%)
1 Bedroom
$2,655
$1,581
+$1,074 (+67.9%)
2 Bedroom
$2,910
$1,781
+$1,129 (+63.4%)
3 Bedroom
$3,644
$2,294
+$1,350 (+58.8%)
4+ Bedroom
$3,959
$2,653
+$1,306 (+49.2%)

New York, NY

  • Average 2BR rent: $2,910/mo
  • Studio apartments: $2,529/mo
  • Data year: 2025
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Chicago, IL

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