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Lake View 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
$2,950
Effective rent
$2,950
Vs. Chicago median
+18%
Avg days to lease
11
Active rentals now
137

Median asking rent over time

$2.2k$2.5k$2.7k$3.0kJun ’24Oct ’24Feb ’25Jun ’25Oct ’25Feb ’26Jul ’26
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
1 bedroom
$2,200
+4.8% YoY · as of July 2026
2 bedroom
$3,295
+9.9% YoY · as of July 2026

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

Lake View renting, answered

What is the average rent in Lake View?
As of July 2026, the median asking rent in Lake View is $2,950 per month, based on 113 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,200 for a 1 bedroom and $3,295 for a 2 bedroom.
Are rents in Lake View going up or down?
Median asking rent in Lake View is up 9.3% compared with a year ago.
Is Lake View more expensive than Chicago overall?
Lake View's median asking rent is 18% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,500.
How quickly do rentals lease in Lake View?
Over the last 90 days, rentals in Lake View leased in an average of 11 days, with 137 active listings on the market right now.

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