Gold Coast 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
- $2,526
- Effective rent
- $2,456
- Vs. Chicago median
- +1%
- Avg days to lease
- 12
- Active rentals now
- 236
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$2,035
— YoY · as of September 2026
1 bedroom
$2,595
— YoY · as of September 2026
2 bedroom
$4,456
— YoY · as of September 2026
3+ bedroom
$6,631
— YoY · as of August 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
Gold Coast renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Gold Coast?
- As of September 2026, the median asking rent in Gold Coast is $2,526 per month, based on 403 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,595 for a 1 bedroom and $4,456 for a 2 bedroom.
- Is Gold Coast more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Gold Coast's median asking rent is 1% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,505.
- How quickly do rentals lease in Gold Coast?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in Gold Coast leased in an average of 12 days, with 236 active listings on the market right now.
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