Avondale Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · August 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through August 2026 · Last updated September 10, 2026 · Next release: early October 2026
- Median asking rent
- $1,900
- Effective rent
- $1,900
- Vs. Chicago median
- -25%
- Avg days to lease
- 13
- Active rentals now
- 34
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
2 bedroom
$2,425
+10.2% YoY · as of July 2026
Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology
Data through August 2026 · Last updated September 10, 2026 · Next release: early October 2026
Avondale renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Avondale?
- As of August 2026, the median asking rent in Avondale is $1,900 per month, based on 11 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,425 for a 2 bedroom.
- Are rents in Avondale going up or down?
- Median asking rent in Avondale is down 5.0% compared with a year ago.
- Is Avondale more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Avondale's median asking rent is 25% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,535.
- How quickly do rentals lease in Avondale?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in Avondale leased in an average of 13 days, with 34 active listings on the market right now.
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