Boystown Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · June 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through August 2026 · Last updated September 10, 2026 · Next release: early October 2026
- Median asking rent
- $3,100
- Effective rent
- $3,100
- Vs. Chicago median
- +22%
- Avg days to lease
- 9
- Active rentals now
- 5
† Computed on a small sample (fewer than 20 leases) — interpret with caution.
Median asking rent over time
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 August 2026 · Last updated September 10, 2026 · Next release: early October 2026
Boystown renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Boystown?
- As of June 2026, the median asking rent in Boystown is $3,100 per month, based on 11 leased listings.
- Are rents in Boystown going up or down?
- Median asking rent in Boystown is up 24.2% compared with a year ago. Note this figure is computed on a small monthly sample and can swing month to month.
- Is Boystown more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Boystown's median asking rent is 22% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,550.
- How quickly do rentals lease in Boystown?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in Boystown leased in an average of 9 days, with 5 active listings on the market right now.
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