Lakeshore East 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
- $3,037
- Effective rent
- $3,037
- Vs. Chicago median
- +21%
- Avg days to lease
- 23
- Active rentals now
- 64
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$2,673
— YoY · as of September 2026
1 bedroom
$3,091
— YoY · as of September 2026
2 bedroom
$4,372
— YoY · as of September 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 September 2026 · Last updated October 7, 2026 · Next release: early November 2026
Lakeshore East renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Lakeshore East?
- As of September 2026, the median asking rent in Lakeshore East is $3,037 per month, based on 254 leased listings. By size, the median is $3,091 for a 1 bedroom and $4,372 for a 2 bedroom.
- Is Lakeshore East more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Lakeshore East's median asking rent is 21% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,505.
- How quickly do rentals lease in Lakeshore East?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in Lakeshore East leased in an average of 23 days, with 64 active listings on the market right now.
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