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Boystown Rent Trends

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

Data through October 2026 · Last updated November 7, 2026 · Next release: early December 2026

Median asking rent
$1,995
Effective rent
$1,995
Vs. Chicago median
-21%
Avg days to lease
19
Active rentals now
6

Median asking rent over time

$1.8k$2.2k$2.6k$3.1kFeb ’25May ’25Aug ’25Mar ’26Jul ’26
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread

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

Boystown renting, answered

What is the average rent in Boystown?
As of July 2026, the median asking rent in Boystown is $1,995 per month, based on 11 leased listings.
Is Boystown more expensive than Chicago overall?
Boystown's median asking rent is 21% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,531.
How quickly do rentals lease in Boystown?
Over the last 90 days, rentals in Boystown leased in an average of 19 days, with 6 active listings on the market right now.

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