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Lakeview Rent Trends

Chicago, IL · July 2026 · Abode managed-community data (includes concession-adjusted effective rents)

Data through July 2026 · Last updated August 7, 2026 · Next release: early September 2026

Median asking rent
$2,699
Effective rent
$2,689
Vs. Chicago median
+8%
Avg days to lease
Active rentals now
278

Asking vs. effective rent over time

$1.9k$2.5k$3.2k$3.9kJul ’23Jan ’24Jul ’24Jan ’25Jul ’25Jan ’26Jul ’26
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$1,915
+3.6% YoY · as of July 2026
1 bedroom
$2,699
+17.3% YoY · as of July 2026
2 bedroom
$4,049
+28.0% YoY · as of July 2026
3+ bedroom
$4,977
+16.4% 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

Lakeview renting, answered

What is the average rent in Lakeview?
As of July 2026, the median asking rent in Lakeview is $2,699 per month, based on 241 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,699 for a 1 bedroom and $4,049 for a 2 bedroom.
Are rents in Lakeview going up or down?
Median asking rent in Lakeview is up 17.3% compared with a year ago.
Is Lakeview more expensive than Chicago overall?
Lakeview's median asking rent is 8% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,500.

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