East Village Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · July 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through October 2026 · Last updated November 7, 2026 · Next release: early December 2026
- Median asking rent
- $2,895
- Effective rent
- $2,895
- Vs. Chicago median
- +14%
- Avg days to lease
- 22
- Active rentals now
- 11
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
2 bedroom
$2,675
— YoY · as of July 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
East Village renting, answered
- What is the average rent in East Village?
- As of July 2026, the median asking rent in East Village is $2,895 per month, based on 27 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,675 for a 2 bedroom.
- Are rents in East Village going up or down?
- Median asking rent in East Village is up 2.5% compared with a year ago.
- Is East Village more expensive than Chicago overall?
- East Village's median asking rent is 14% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,531.
- How quickly do rentals lease in East Village?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in East Village leased in an average of 22 days, with 11 active listings on the market right now.
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