Lincoln Square 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
- $2,099
- Effective rent
- $2,099
- Vs. Chicago median
- -16%
- Avg days to lease
- 11
- Active rentals now
- 47
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
1 bedroom
$1,873
— YoY · as of July 2026
2 bedroom
$2,195
-0.2% 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
Lincoln Square renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Lincoln Square?
- As of September 2026, the median asking rent in Lincoln Square is $2,099 per month, based on 23 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,873 for a 1 bedroom and $2,195 for a 2 bedroom.
- Is Lincoln Square more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Lincoln Square's median asking rent is 16% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,505.
- How quickly do rentals lease in Lincoln Square?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in Lincoln Square leased in an average of 11 days, with 47 active listings on the market right now.
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