Bronzeville Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · September 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through September 2026 · Last updated October 7, 2026 · Next release: early November 2026
- Median asking rent
- $2,079
- Effective rent
- $2,079
- Vs. Chicago median
- -17%
- Avg days to lease
- 17
- Active rentals now
- 53
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$1,128
— YoY · as of November 2024
1 bedroom
$1,598
— YoY · as of June 2026
2 bedroom
$1,790
— YoY · as of June 2026
3+ bedroom
$2,270
— YoY · as of August 2026
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
Bronzeville renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Bronzeville?
- As of September 2026, the median asking rent in Bronzeville is $2,079 per month, based on 7 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,598 for a 1 bedroom and $1,790 for a 2 bedroom.
- Is Bronzeville more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Bronzeville's median asking rent is 17% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,505.
- How quickly do rentals lease in Bronzeville?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in Bronzeville leased in an average of 17 days, with 53 active listings on the market right now.
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