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Belmont Cragin Rent Trends

Chicago, IL · April 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings

Data through July 2026 · Last updated August 7, 2026 · Next release: early September 2026

Median asking rent
$1,600
Effective rent
$1,600
Vs. Chicago median
-35%
Avg days to lease
22
Active rentals now
31

† Computed on a small sample (fewer than 20 leases) — interpret with caution.

Median asking rent over time

$1.4k$1.7k$2.0k$2.4kAug ’24Nov ’24Feb ’25May ’25Sep ’25Feb ’26Apr ’26
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
2 bedroom
$1,588
YoY · as of May 2025

Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology

Data through July 2026 · Last updated August 7, 2026 · Next release: early September 2026

Belmont Cragin renting, answered

What is the average rent in Belmont Cragin?
As of April 2026, the median asking rent in Belmont Cragin is $1,600 per month, based on 11 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,588 for a 2 bedroom.
Are rents in Belmont Cragin going up or down?
Median asking rent in Belmont Cragin is down 17.9% compared with a year ago. Note this figure is computed on a small monthly sample and can swing month to month.
Is Belmont Cragin more expensive than Chicago overall?
Belmont Cragin's median asking rent is 35% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,450.
How quickly do rentals lease in Belmont Cragin?
Over the last 90 days, rentals in Belmont Cragin leased in an average of 22 days, with 31 active listings on the market right now.

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