Lakeshore East Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · May 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through July 2026 · Last updated August 7, 2026 · Next release: early September 2026
- Median asking rent
- $3,650
- Effective rent
- $3,650
- Vs. Chicago median
- +49%
- Avg days to lease
- 17
- Active rentals now
- 282
† 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
$2,300
— YoY · as of June 2025
2 bedroom
$3,725
— YoY · as of June 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
Lakeshore East renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Lakeshore East?
- As of May 2026, the median asking rent in Lakeshore East is $3,650 per month, based on 10 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,300 for a 1 bedroom and $3,725 for a 2 bedroom.
- Are rents in Lakeshore East going up or down?
- Median asking rent in Lakeshore East is up 37.7% compared with a year ago. Note this figure is computed on a small monthly sample and can swing month to month.
- Is Lakeshore East more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Lakeshore East's median asking rent is 49% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,450.
- How quickly do rentals lease in Lakeshore East?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in Lakeshore East leased in an average of 17 days, with 282 active listings on the market right now.
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