Gold Coast Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · July 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through July 2026 · Last updated August 7, 2026 · Next release: early September 2026
- Median asking rent
- $2,600
- Effective rent
- $2,600
- Vs. Chicago median
- +4%
- Avg days to lease
- 8
- Active rentals now
- 366
† Computed on a small sample (fewer than 20 leases) — interpret with caution.
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
1 bedroom
$2,295
+8.6% YoY · as of June 2026
2 bedroom
$3,350
— YoY · as of May 2025
Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology
Data through July 2026 · Last updated August 7, 2026 · Next release: early September 2026
Gold Coast renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Gold Coast?
- As of July 2026, the median asking rent in Gold Coast is $2,600 per month, based on 13 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,295 for a 1 bedroom and $3,350 for a 2 bedroom.
- Are rents in Gold Coast going up or down?
- Median asking rent in Gold Coast is up 23.8% compared with a year ago. Note this figure is computed on a small monthly sample and can swing month to month.
- Is Gold Coast more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Gold Coast's median asking rent is 4% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,500.
- How quickly do rentals lease in Gold Coast?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in Gold Coast leased in an average of 8 days, with 366 active listings on the market right now.
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