Quick answer
For one-bedrooms, Edgewater starts lower — from $1,642 across 13 buildings, versus $1,770 in Uptown. Average one-bedroom rent: $1,988 in Uptown, $2,085 in Edgewater. Studios start at $1,375 in Uptown and $1,284 in Edgewater. Uptown lists 31 homes in 5 buildings on IQ Realtors; Edgewater lists 104 in 19.
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.
Uptown and Edgewater 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 — Uptown vs Edgewater
| Home type | Buildings | Homes | From | Rent range | Average rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown | |||||
| Studios | 5 | 19 | $1,375 | $1,375–$1,815 | $1,589 |
| One-bedrooms | 3 | 12 | $1,770 | $1,770–$2,250 | $1,988 |
| Edgewater | |||||
| Studios | 9 | 27 | $1,284 | $1,284–$2,150 | $1,626 |
| Convertibles | 1 | 4 | $1,715 | $1,715–$1,795 | $1,746 |
| One-bedrooms | 13 | 49 | $1,642 | $1,642–$2,550 | $2,085 |
| Two-bedrooms | 11 | 22 | $1,800 | $1,800–$3,045 | $2,472 |
| Three-bedrooms | 2 | 2 | $3,150 | $3,150–$3,300 | $3,225 |
Selection & specials
| Uptown | Edgewater | |
|---|---|---|
| Buildings with listed homes | 5 | 19 |
| Homes listed | 31 | 104 |
| Available now | 21 | 66 |
| Buildings running a current special | 0 | 0 |
Most-listed buildings in Uptown: The Lawrence House The Teller House The Winnie
Most-listed buildings in Edgewater: The Sally Beachside (5815 N Sheridan) The Wyndham
Frequently asked questions
Is Uptown or Edgewater cheaper for a one-bedroom?
One-bedrooms start at $1,770 in Uptown (average $1,988 across 12 homes) and $1,642 in Edgewater (average $2,085 across 49 homes), so Edgewater has the lower entry price; the averages say Uptown runs lower overall.
Is Uptown or Edgewater cheaper for a studio?
Studios start at $1,375 in Uptown (average $1,589) and $1,284 in Edgewater (average $1,626); Edgewater starts lower.
Which has more apartments, Uptown or Edgewater?
Uptown lists 31 homes across 5 buildings on IQ Realtors, with 21 available now. Edgewater lists 104 homes across 19 buildings, with 66 available now.
Which neighborhood has more move-in specials, Uptown or Edgewater?
0 buildings in Uptown and 0 in Edgewater are running a current special on IQ Realtors. The live roundup is on the Chicago apartment specials page.
Should I rent in Uptown or Edgewater?
On the verified numbers: one-bedrooms average $1,988 in Uptown versus $2,085 in Edgewater; Uptown lists 31 homes and Edgewater lists 104. 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 Uptown and Edgewater 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.