Bucktown Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · October 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through October 2026 · Last updated November 7, 2026 · Next release: early December 2026
- Median asking rent
- $2,486
- Effective rent
- $2,388
- Vs. Chicago median
- +1%
- Avg days to lease
- 18
- Active rentals now
- 44
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$2,216
— YoY · as of October 2026
1 bedroom
$2,727
— YoY · as of October 2026
2 bedroom
$4,312
— YoY · as of October 2026
3+ bedroom
$4,094
— YoY · as of June 2026
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
Bucktown renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Bucktown?
- As of October 2026, the median asking rent in Bucktown is $2,486 per month, based on 44 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,727 for a 1 bedroom and $4,312 for a 2 bedroom.
- Is Bucktown more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Bucktown's median asking rent is 1% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,450.
- How quickly do rentals lease in Bucktown?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in Bucktown leased in an average of 18 days, with 44 active listings on the market right now.
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