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Boystown Rent Trends

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

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

Median asking rent
$2,000
Effective rent
$2,000
Vs. Chicago median
-21%
Avg days to lease
12
Active rentals now
11

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 September 2026 · Last updated October 7, 2026 · Next release: early November 2026

Boystown renting, answered

What is the average rent in Boystown?
As of July 2026, the median asking rent in Boystown is $2,000 per month, based on 10 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 12 days, with 11 active listings on the market right now.

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