Quick answer
For one-bedrooms, Gold Coast starts lower — from $1,955 across 23 buildings, versus $2,495 in Old Town. Average one-bedroom rent: $3,405 in Old Town, $2,717 in Gold Coast. Old Town lists 87 homes in 4 buildings on IQ Realtors; Gold Coast lists 200 in 32.
How we get these numbers
Gathered: every figure on this page comes from IQ Realtors's own rental database of real, currently listed homes in professionally managed Chicago buildings — the same verified data behind our search.
Verified: rents, availability and move-in specials are checked against each building's official leasing sources. Fees are published only where a verified fee sheet is on file — and where one is not, the page says so instead of guessing.
Fresh: this page was generated November 13, 2026 from that data, and pages are rebuilt as the underlying rents and specials change — the generation date is the freshness stamp.
Old Town and Gold Coast sit side by side in Chicago, and renters cross-shop them constantly. This page compares the two areas on the same verified data — every figure below is aggregated from real listed homes on IQ Realtors, not teaser ranges.
Rents by home type — Old Town vs Gold Coast
| Home type | Buildings | Homes | From | Rent range | Average rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town | |||||
| Convertibles | 1 | 20 | $2,393 | $2,393–$2,744 | $2,519 |
| One-bedrooms | 3 | 31 | $2,495 | $2,495–$3,914 | $3,405 |
| Two-bedrooms | 4 | 21 | $3,742 | $3,742–$5,005 | $4,377 |
| Three-bedrooms | 1 | 2 | $5,744 | $5,744–$6,054 | $5,899 |
| Gold Coast | |||||
| Studios | 20 | 43 | $1,535 | $1,535–$2,790 | $2,064 |
| Convertibles | 1 | 3 | $2,975 | $2,975–$3,147 | $3,088 |
| One-bedrooms | 23 | 107 | $1,955 | $1,955–$4,550 | $2,717 |
| Two-bedrooms | 13 | 27 | $2,595 | $2,595–$8,250 | $4,620 |
| Three-bedrooms | 1 | 1 | $10,188 | $10,188 | $10,188 |
Selection & specials
| Old Town | Gold Coast | |
|---|---|---|
| Buildings with listed homes | 4 | 32 |
| Homes listed | 87 | 200 |
| Available now | 60 | 158 |
| Buildings running a current special | 1 | 11 |
Most-listed buildings in Old Town: Old Town Park New City K Square
Most-listed buildings in Gold Coast: State & Chestnut 1350 / 1360 North Lake Shore 1111 North Dearborn
Frequently asked questions
Is Old Town or Gold Coast cheaper for a one-bedroom?
One-bedrooms start at $2,495 in Old Town (average $3,405 across 31 homes) and $1,955 in Gold Coast (average $2,717 across 107 homes), so Gold Coast has the lower entry price; the averages say Gold Coast runs lower overall.
Is Old Town or Gold Coast cheaper for a two-bedroom?
Two-bedrooms start at $3,742 in Old Town (average $4,377) and $2,595 in Gold Coast (average $4,620); Gold Coast starts lower.
Which has more apartments, Old Town or Gold Coast?
Old Town lists 87 homes across 4 buildings on IQ Realtors, with 60 available now. Gold Coast lists 200 homes across 32 buildings, with 158 available now.
Which neighborhood has more move-in specials, Old Town or Gold Coast?
1 buildings in Old Town and 11 in Gold Coast are running a current special on IQ Realtors. The live roundup is on the Chicago apartment specials page.
Should I rent in Old Town or Gold Coast?
On the verified numbers: one-bedrooms average $3,405 in Old Town versus $2,717 in Gold Coast; Old Town lists 87 homes and Gold Coast lists 200. Renters cross-shop the two because they are neighboring areas — the deciding factors are usually the specific buildings, so compare the most-listed buildings in each above and check current specials before touring.
Search homes in Old Town and Gold Coast side by side — and ask Mica, our AI concierge, which fits your budget and move date.
Search all homes on IQ Realtors → More answersFigures on this page come from IQ Realtors's verified rental data, checked against buildings' official leasing sources. Page generated November 13, 2026. Rents, specials and availability change — confirm current pricing on IQ Realtors before you apply.