Avondale Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · October 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through October 2026 · Last updated November 7, 2026 · Next release: early December 2026
- Median asking rent
- $1,800
- Effective rent
- $1,800
- Vs. Chicago median
- -27%
- Avg days to lease
- 14
- Active rentals now
- 40
† Computed on a small sample (fewer than 20 leases) — interpret with caution.
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
2 bedroom
$1,900
-4.9% YoY · as of August 2026
Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology
Data through October 2026 · Last updated November 7, 2026 · Next release: early December 2026
Avondale renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Avondale?
- As of October 2026, the median asking rent in Avondale is $1,800 per month, based on 11 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,900 for a 2 bedroom.
- Are rents in Avondale going up or down?
- Median asking rent in Avondale is down 15.3% compared with a year ago. Note this figure is computed on a small monthly sample and can swing month to month.
- Is Avondale more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Avondale's median asking rent is 27% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,450.
- How quickly do rentals lease in Avondale?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in Avondale leased in an average of 14 days, with 40 active listings on the market right now.
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