Edgewater Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · September 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through September 2026 · Last updated October 7, 2026 · Next release: early November 2026
- Median asking rent
- $1,733
- Effective rent
- $1,730
- Vs. Chicago median
- -31%
- Avg days to lease
- 15
- Active rentals now
- 185
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$1,495
— YoY · as of September 2026
1 bedroom
$1,813
— YoY · as of September 2026
2 bedroom
$2,595
— YoY · as of September 2026
3+ bedroom
$3,223
— YoY · as of February 2026
Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology
Data through September 2026 · Last updated October 7, 2026 · Next release: early November 2026
Edgewater renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Edgewater?
- As of September 2026, the median asking rent in Edgewater is $1,733 per month, based on 178 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,813 for a 1 bedroom and $2,595 for a 2 bedroom.
- Is Edgewater more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Edgewater's median asking rent is 31% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,505.
- How quickly do rentals lease in Edgewater?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in Edgewater leased in an average of 15 days, with 185 active listings on the market right now.
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