Rent to own Homes in Chicago, IL

Chicago was incorporated as a city in 1837. At some point in the 1830s, approximately 100 residents lived in the Windy City. It is now home to more than 2.5 million residents and encompasses 227.63 square miles. Chicago is the third-most populous city in the United States and has the second-largest transportation system in the country. Trains, buses, taxis, ridesharing such as Uber and Lyft, shuttles and limo service, water taxis, bike paths, and city parking lots make getting around the city a breeze. People who need to travel long distances can get from downtown Chicago to O'Hare International Airport in less than 30 minutes.

The city has a massive, diverse economy that includes industries such as car manufacturing, biotech, fabricated metals, energy, fintech, health services, and information technology. What do Boeing, State Farm Insurance, Archer Daniels Midland, Caterpillar Tractor, and United Continental Holdings have in common? They're just a portion of the group of Chicago-based Fortune 500 companies. In fact, the city has the third-to-most Fortune 500 companies in the nation, with an astronomical worth of $842.2 billion. If you're looking for a place that's easy to get around and has an abundance of opportunity to prosper, consider moving to Chicago.

Chicago, IL is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $62,097 and a median rent of $1,154, the Chicago, IL rent-to-own market is more affordable than the traditional housing market which has shown tremendous growth across the U.S. and with it, aggressive competition for home purchases. With the current housing shortage trend it can make it harder to become a homeowner, including in Chicago, IL. This means higher than average down payments for homes and higher qualification standards for conventional home loans. With a rent-to-own property, tenants are also buyers. You can live in the house for a set amount of time before you purchase it, meaning that you get to know the house, your neighbors, and your community before making the final purchase. This enables you and your family to make the right choice based on both information and experience. Rent-to-own is also a great alternative way to get into a home if you have bad credit or don't have enough saved for a down payment.

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1355 N SANDBURG TER #407D
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Near North Side
Townhouse/Condo
Chicago, IL 60610
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0 ft2
1964
240 E ILLINOIS ST #1708
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Near North Side
Townhouse/Condo
Chicago, IL 60611
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2
1293 ft2
2005
4636 N Racine Ave APT 2, Chicago, IL 60640
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Uptown
Single Family Home
Chicago, IL 60640
2
1
1200 ft2
1906
5856 S PRAIRIE AVE #3
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Washington Park
Townhouse/Condo
Chicago, IL 60637
3
2
1250 ft2
2004
7620 S CALUMET AVE
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Chatham
Single Family Home
Chicago, IL 60619
4
4
1386 ft2
1921
3017 E 78th St APT 2B
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South Shore
Single Family Home
Chicago, IL 60649
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1
800 ft2
1924
2745 N HAMPDEN CT #2E
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Lincoln Park
Townhouse/Condo
Chicago, IL 60614
3
1
1100 ft2
1916
Hot
7115 S SAINT LAWRENCE AVE
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Park Manor
Townhouse/Condo
Chicago, IL 60619
11
4
2773 ft2
1890
2906 W WILCOX ST
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East Garfield Park
Townhouse/Condo
Chicago, IL 60612
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3
2832 ft2
1905
Hot
6334 N SHERIDAN RD #3C
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Edgewater
Townhouse/Condo
Chicago, IL 60660
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1
800 ft2
1928
5739 S CALUMET AVE #3N
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Washington Park
Townhouse/Condo
Chicago, IL 60637
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2
1400 ft2
1901
1 of 18 6704 W FOREST PRESERVE DR
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Harwood Heights
Single Family Home
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
3
3
1326 ft2
1998
629 JUSTINA ST
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Single Family Home
Hinsdale, IL 60521
2
1
812 ft2
1950
Hot
9519 S FOREST AVE
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Roseland
Single Family Home
Chicago, IL 60628
3
2
1100 ft2
1960
5913 MONROE ST
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Morton Grove
Single Family Home
Morton Grove, IL 60053
3
2
1830 ft2
1960
Hot
812 N RIVER RD #2A
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Townhouse/Condo
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
2
1
1000 ft2
1983
4083 FILLMORE ST
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Glen Park
Single Family Home
Gary, IN 46408
2
1
1367 ft2
1927
3648 WHITE EAGLE DR
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White Eagle Club
Single Family Home
Naperville, IL 60564
5
3
2896 ft2
1996
2301 SUMMERLIN DR
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Single Family Home
Aurora, IL 60503
2
2
0 ft2
1408 KENMORE AVE
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Round Lake Beach Ridgewood
Single Family Home
Round Lake Beach, IL 60073
3
1
968 ft2
1955
Hot
2015 ROLLING RIDGE LN
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Lindenhurst
Single Family Home
Lindenhurst, IL 60046
2
2
1475 ft2
1961
19 Saint Thomas Colo
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Brophy Farm
Single Family Home
Fox Lake, IL 60020
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1
504 ft2
1970
Hot
2008 TYLER TRL
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Mchenry
Single Family Home
Mchenry, IL 60051
3
3
1981 ft2
2006
11214 E RIVIERA DR
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Single Family Home
Spring Grove, IL 60081
5
4
3200 ft2
1998
1 of 87 45 Windflower Way
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Prairie Crossing
Single Family Home
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
3
3
1892 ft2
2025
1 of 39 2218 128TH ST
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Single Family Home
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
3
3
2105 ft2
1880
12181 43RD AVE
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Single Family Home
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
3
2
1691 ft2
1959
3620 122ND ST
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Single Family Home
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
3
3
1741 ft2
1998
1 of 27 11935 24TH CT
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Single Family Home
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
5
4
3949 ft2
2004
12020 44TH AVE
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Single Family Home
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
3
2
1782 ft2
1962
1 of 21 12020 44th STREET
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Single Family Home
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
4
2
1782 ft2
1962
1 of 2 11922 47TH AVE
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Single Family Home
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
4
4
3690 ft2
1958
1 of 27 848 116TH ST
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Single Family Home
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
3
3
1645 ft2
1997
1 of 27 11515 28TH AVE
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Single Family Home
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
3
1
1304 ft2
1934
1 of 27 19900 128th Street #283
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Single Family Home
Bristol, WI 53104
2
2
0 ft2
2006
1 of 65 19531 116th STREET
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Single Family Home
Bristol, WI 53104
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5
5200 ft2
1975
11915 208TH AVE
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Single Family Home
Bristol, WI 53104
4
3
3488 ft2
2015
22807 126TH ST
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Cross Lake
Single Family Home
Bristol, WI 53104
4
2
2120 ft2
1978
New
23515 127TH ST
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Cross Lake
Single Family Home
Trevor, WI 53179
2
2
1188 ft2
1990
1 of 5 23720 127TH PL
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Cross Lake
Single Family Home
Trevor, WI 53179
3
2
1828 ft2
1990
1 of 34 12101 216TH AVE
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Lake Shangri La
Single Family Home
Bristol, WI 53104
3
2
2090 ft2
1940
12143 220TH AVE
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Lake Shangri La
Single Family Home
Bristol, WI 53104
4
2
1782 ft2
2000
1 of 11 23752 126th PLACE
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Cross Lake
Single Family Home
Trevor, WI 53179
3
2
1700 ft2
2024
23740 126th Pl
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Cross Lake
Single Family Home
Trevor, WI 53179
3
2
1600 ft2
2024
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Buying a Home in Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL is seeing rapid growth and Chicago, IL's' housing market remains not optimal with an average home price that is 23% above the 2025 national average. Chicago, IL is part of Cook county and taxes are an important factor to consider when purchasing a home whether through rent to own or a traditional purchase. The average tax rate as of 2025 for county Cook is 1.38% which is above the national average, which is 0.99%.

Median Home Price in Chicago, IL

Median Rent in Chicago, IL

Rent to own homes offer low monthly payments and flexible terms.

Average Cost of Living in Chicago

The average cost of living in Chicago is 6.9% higher than the national average and 13.5% more than the state average. There are cheaper places to live nearby. For example, Cicero's cost of living is 8% lower than Chicago, but other neighboring towns, such as Oak Park, are more expensive at 25.3% above the national average. What makes the city more expensive than other cities in Illinois is transportation costs, which are 32% more than average for the state and 38.5% more than the rest of the country. Otherwise, Chicago is more affordable than average and is exceptionally low for a large city with such an impressive economy and array of amenities.

Average Home Prices in Chicago

The median cost of a home in Chicago is $229,100, which is almost 30% higher than the Illinois average but nearly 1% lower than the national average. Homes not far from Chicago vary significantly in price. In Berwyn, the average cost is almost 9% lower at $208,900, while average home prices in Lincolnwood are $366,500 - nearly 60% above the value of a house in Chicago. Considering the job opportunities in the area, housing prices in the city are very reasonable, which makes Chicago an excellent opportunity for a rent-to-own home.

Chicago Statistics

If you're interested in Chicago rent-to-own homes, don't forget to consider important factors in addition to monthly living costs, such as average commute, taxes, crime rates, etc. The following are some common Chicago statistics compared to the U.S. national average.

Chicago Averages National Averages
One-Way Commute 34.6 minutes 26.4 minutes
Violent Crime 49.9 22.7
Property Crime 46.3 35.4
Unemployment Rate 4.5% 3.9%
Income Tax Rate 5.0% 4.6%
Air Quality 48 58
Water Quality 31 55
Median Household Income $47,831 $53,482
Median Property Taxes $4,800 $2,200
Utilities $150/month $112/month
Monthly Rent $1,943 $1,470
Median Home Cost $229,100 $231,200
Median Home Age 67 years 40 years

Popular Amenities and Attractions in Chicago

There's never a dull moment in sports in Chicago. The Bulls in the NBA, the Bears in the NFL, the Cubs and White Sox in MLB, the Blackhawks in the NHL, the Fire FC in MLS, and the Sky in the WNBA provide year-round sporting events and rivalries for loving Chicago fans.

The city is located along a portion of Lake Michigan - one of the Great Lakes. You can take advantage of various types of water sports, walking and biking paths, lakefront restaurants, and picnic areas if you enjoy the water. You can also try sailboating, speedboating, joining a boat tour, and even enjoying a meal on a cruiser. Just off the water, you can enjoy all 7.08 acres of Lake Shore Park's tennis courts, running track, playground, gym, and fitness center.

If you like animals, you can enjoy a free visit to the Lincoln Park Zoo, located in the middle of the city, or check out the Shedd Aquarium. Stop off at the Richard H. Driehaus Museum, restored to its original form, to check out its 19th-century art, design, and architecture. When you're done there, you can walk over to the Magnificent Mile to spend the rest of your day dining and shopping at its restaurants and stores, or visit some of the other many parks and recreational areas, museums, and other attractions in the city.

Chicago has a vibrant downtown with plenty of shops and a variety of late-night eateries. You can find housing types ranging from condos to single-family homes in the city. Whatever your preference, there's a home and a neighborhood that's ready to welcome you. When you're ready to move to a rent-to-own home, make sure to put the Windy City high on the list of cities to consider.