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Bucktown Rent Trends

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

Data through August 2026 · Last updated September 10, 2026 · Next release: early October 2026

Median asking rent
$2,797
Effective rent
$2,797
Vs. Chicago median
+10%
Avg days to lease
11
Active rentals now
40

Median asking rent over time

$2.1k$2.8k$3.4k$4.0kSep ’23May ’24Nov ’24May ’25Nov ’25Aug ’26
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$2,122
— YoY · as of August 2026
1 bedroom
$2,830
— YoY · as of August 2026
2 bedroom
$3,873
— YoY · as of August 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 August 2026 · Last updated September 10, 2026 · Next release: early October 2026

Bucktown renting, answered

What is the average rent in Bucktown?
As of August 2026, the median asking rent in Bucktown is $2,797 per month, based on 123 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,830 for a 1 bedroom and $3,873 for a 2 bedroom.
Are rents in Bucktown going up or down?
Median asking rent in Bucktown is up 5.7% compared with a year ago.
Is Bucktown more expensive than Chicago overall?
Bucktown's median asking rent is 10% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,535.
How quickly do rentals lease in Bucktown?
Over the last 90 days, rentals in Bucktown leased in an average of 11 days, with 40 active listings on the market right now.

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