Edgewater Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · October 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through October 2026 · Last updated November 7, 2026 · Next release: early December 2026
- Median asking rent
- $1,744
- Effective rent
- $1,710
- Vs. Chicago median
- -29%
- Avg days to lease
- 20
- Active rentals now
- 205
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$1,475
— YoY · as of October 2026
1 bedroom
$1,858
— YoY · as of October 2026
2 bedroom
$2,450
— YoY · as of October 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 October 2026 · Last updated November 7, 2026 · Next release: early December 2026
Edgewater renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Edgewater?
- As of October 2026, the median asking rent in Edgewater is $1,744 per month, based on 180 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,858 for a 1 bedroom and $2,450 for a 2 bedroom.
- Is Edgewater more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Edgewater's median asking rent is 29% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,450.
- How quickly do rentals lease in Edgewater?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in Edgewater leased in an average of 20 days, with 205 active listings on the market right now.
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