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East Village 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
$2,578
Effective rent
$2,578
Vs. Chicago median
+3%
Avg days to lease
11
Active rentals now
21

Median asking rent over time

$2.2k$2.6k$3.0k$3.4kJun ’24Mar ’25May ’25Jul ’25Sep ’25Feb ’26Jun ’26
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
2 bedroom
$2,900
-9.4% YoY · as of April 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

East Village renting, answered

What is the average rent in East Village?
As of June 2026, the median asking rent in East Village is $2,578 per month, based on 12 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,900 for a 2 bedroom.
Are rents in East Village going up or down?
Median asking rent in East Village is down 14.1% compared with a year ago.
Is East Village more expensive than Chicago overall?
East Village's median asking rent is 3% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,500.
How quickly do rentals lease in East Village?
Over the last 90 days, rentals in East Village leased in an average of 11 days, with 21 active listings on the market right now.

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