Quick answer
For one-bedrooms, Wrigleyville starts lower — from $1,675 across 13 buildings, versus $1,770 in Uptown. Average one-bedroom rent: $2,460 in Wrigleyville, $1,988 in Uptown. Studios start at $1,350 in Wrigleyville and $1,375 in Uptown. Wrigleyville lists 52 homes in 14 buildings on IQ Realtors; Uptown lists 31 in 5.
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.
Wrigleyville and Uptown 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 — Wrigleyville vs Uptown
| Home type | Buildings | Homes | From | Rent range | Average rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrigleyville | |||||
| Studios | 6 | 13 | $1,350 | $1,350–$2,802 | $2,008 |
| Convertibles | 1 | 1 | $1,795 | $1,795 | $1,795 |
| One-bedrooms | 13 | 29 | $1,675 | $1,675–$3,173 | $2,460 |
| Two-bedrooms | 6 | 8 | $2,495 | $2,495–$5,275 | $3,643 |
| Three-bedrooms | 1 | 1 | $2,895 | $2,895 | $2,895 |
| Uptown | |||||
| Studios | 5 | 19 | $1,375 | $1,375–$1,815 | $1,589 |
| One-bedrooms | 3 | 12 | $1,770 | $1,770–$2,250 | $1,988 |
Selection & specials
| Wrigleyville | Uptown | |
|---|---|---|
| Buildings with listed homes | 14 | 5 |
| Homes listed | 52 | 31 |
| Available now | 42 | 21 |
| Buildings running a current special | 1 | 0 |
Most-listed buildings in Wrigleyville: Residences of Addison & Clark Halsted Flats Wrigleyville Lofts
Most-listed buildings in Uptown: The Lawrence House The Teller House The Winnie
Frequently asked questions
Is Wrigleyville or Uptown cheaper for a one-bedroom?
One-bedrooms start at $1,675 in Wrigleyville (average $2,460 across 29 homes) and $1,770 in Uptown (average $1,988 across 12 homes), so Wrigleyville has the lower entry price; the averages say Uptown runs lower overall.
Is Wrigleyville or Uptown cheaper for a studio?
Studios start at $1,350 in Wrigleyville (average $2,008) and $1,375 in Uptown (average $1,589); Wrigleyville starts lower.
Which has more apartments, Wrigleyville or Uptown?
Wrigleyville lists 52 homes across 14 buildings on IQ Realtors, with 42 available now. Uptown lists 31 homes across 5 buildings, with 21 available now.
Which neighborhood has more move-in specials, Wrigleyville or Uptown?
1 buildings in Wrigleyville and 0 in Uptown are running a current special on IQ Realtors. The live roundup is on the Chicago apartment specials page.
Should I rent in Wrigleyville or Uptown?
On the verified numbers: one-bedrooms average $2,460 in Wrigleyville versus $1,988 in Uptown; Wrigleyville lists 52 homes and Uptown lists 31. 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 Wrigleyville and Uptown 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.