What is the median no-fee rent in Chicago?

The current median no-fee asking rent in Chicago is $1,600/mo, based on 5,047 priced no-fee listings in the NoFeeNest database.

How much do renters save by skipping a broker fee in Chicago?

Using the current median rent, skipping a broker fee saves about $1,600 for a one-month fee or about $2,496 for a 13% annual-rent fee.

No-fee rentals in Uptown, Chicago — 24 by-owner listings

Name: Chicago no-fee rental data
Creator: NoFeeNest

Direct answer: In Chicago, NoFeeNest currently tracks 5,306 no-fee rentals with 5,047 priced listings. The median asking rent is $1,600/mo, with a typical range of $1,100 to $2,100. Skipping a broker fee saves about $1,600 to $2,496 upfront.

No-fee listings	5,306
Priced listings	5,047
Median asking rent	$1,600/mo
Typical range	$1,100-$2,100/mo
Broker fee skipped	$1,600-$2,496

No-fee rentals in Uptown, Chicago

NoFeeNest currently tracks 24 no-broker-fee, by-owner rental listings in or near Uptown — refreshed daily. Median rent is $1,747/mo, typical range $1,725–$2,336. Property mix: apartments (21), sublets (2), rooms (1). All listings link directly to the original post — no signup, no fee to search.

How to find no-fee rentals in Uptown

Browse the full Chicago no-fee listings and search for "uptown" in the title.
Act fast: good no-fee listings often get rented within days.
Verify every listing — never send a deposit before an in-person tour.

What to watch out for

Prices far below $1,747/mo are a common scam signal in Uptown. NoFeeNest flags obvious scams automatically, but always confirm details directly with the owner.

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