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Edgewater 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
$1,975
Effective rent
$1,975
Vs. Chicago median
-21%
Avg days to lease
12
Active rentals now
184

Median asking rent over time

$1.5k$1.7k$1.9k$2.0kMay ’24Sep ’24Jan ’25May ’25Sep ’25Jan ’26Jun ’26
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
1 bedroom
$1,850
+7.2% YoY · as of May 2026
2 bedroom
$2,750
+5.8% 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

Edgewater renting, answered

What is the average rent in Edgewater?
As of June 2026, the median asking rent in Edgewater is $1,975 per month, based on 24 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,850 for a 1 bedroom and $2,750 for a 2 bedroom.
Are rents in Edgewater going up or down?
Median asking rent in Edgewater is up 11.3% compared with a year ago.
Is Edgewater more expensive than Chicago overall?
Edgewater's median asking rent is 21% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,500.
How quickly do rentals lease in Edgewater?
Over the last 90 days, rentals in Edgewater leased in an average of 12 days, with 184 active listings on the market right now.

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