Lakeshore East Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · October 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through October 2026 · Last updated November 7, 2026 · Next release: early December 2026
- Median asking rent
- $2,874
- Effective rent
- $2,865
- Vs. Chicago median
- +17%
- Avg days to lease
- 21
- Active rentals now
- 241
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$2,569
— YoY · as of October 2026
1 bedroom
$2,940
— YoY · as of October 2026
2 bedroom
$4,198
— YoY · as of October 2026
3+ bedroom
$6,556
— YoY · as of July 2026
Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology
Data through October 2026 · Last updated November 7, 2026 · Next release: early December 2026
Lakeshore East renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Lakeshore East?
- As of October 2026, the median asking rent in Lakeshore East is $2,874 per month, based on 281 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,940 for a 1 bedroom and $4,198 for a 2 bedroom.
- Is Lakeshore East more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Lakeshore East's median asking rent is 17% 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 21 days, with 241 active listings on the market right now.
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