Bucktown Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · June 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through June 2026 · Last updated July 8, 2026 · Next release: early August 2026
- Median asking rent
- $3,225
- Effective rent
- $3,225
- Vs. Chicago median
- +29%
- Avg days to lease
- 8
- Active rentals now
- 106
† Computed on a small sample (fewer than 20 leases) — interpret with caution.
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
1 bedroom
$2,150
— YoY · as of April 2026
2 bedroom
$2,880
+12.9% YoY · as of May 2026
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
Bucktown renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Bucktown?
- As of June 2026, the median asking rent in Bucktown is $3,225 per month, based on 16 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,150 for a 1 bedroom and $2,880 for a 2 bedroom.
- Are rents in Bucktown going up or down?
- Median asking rent in Bucktown is up 34.7% compared with a year ago. Note this figure is computed on a small monthly sample and can swing month to month.
- Is Bucktown more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Bucktown's median asking rent is 29% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,500.
- How quickly do rentals lease in Bucktown?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in Bucktown leased in an average of 8 days, with 106 active listings on the market right now.
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