What is the average square footage of an apartment in Chicago?

Depending on the number of rooms, the average square foot of an apartment in Chicago ranges between 500 and 1700 square feet. The average studio apartment is 551 square feet, and the average one-bedroom is 789 square feet. The average two- and three-bedroom apartments are 1108 and 1623 square feet.

A downsizing trend in downtown Chicago has resulted in 300 square feet of reductions in the average home size to make them more affordable for younger generations. Convertible apartments, also known as junior one bedrooms, are also available in downtown Chicago with an average size of 666 square feet. Some one bedrooms also come with a 100-square-foot den.