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Boystown Rent Trends

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

Data through June 2026 · Last updated July 8, 2026 · Next release: early August 2026

Median asking rent
$2,170
Effective rent
$2,170
Vs. Chicago median
-6%
Avg days to lease
11
Active rentals now
10

Median asking rent over time

$1.8k$2.0k$2.3k$2.5kJul ’24Feb ’25May ’25Aug ’25Mar ’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 June 2026 · Last updated July 8, 2026 · Next release: early August 2026

Boystown renting, answered

What is the average rent in Boystown?
As of March 2026, the median asking rent in Boystown is $2,170 per month, based on 12 leased listings.
Is Boystown more expensive than Chicago overall?
Boystown's median asking rent is 6% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,300.
How quickly do rentals lease in Boystown?
Over the last 90 days, rentals in Boystown leased in an average of 11 days, with 10 active listings on the market right now.

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