Lincoln Square Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · June 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through June 2026 · Last updated July 8, 2026 · Next release: early August 2026
- Median asking rent
- $2,150
- Effective rent
- $2,150
- Vs. Chicago median
- -14%
- Avg days to lease
- 12
- Active rentals now
- 46
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
1 bedroom
$1,385
— YoY · as of October 2025
2 bedroom
$2,150
-11.3% YoY · as of May 2026
Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology
Data through June 2026 · Last updated July 8, 2026 · Next release: early August 2026
Lincoln Square renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Lincoln Square?
- As of June 2026, the median asking rent in Lincoln Square is $2,150 per month, based on 31 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,385 for a 1 bedroom and $2,150 for a 2 bedroom.
- Are rents in Lincoln Square going up or down?
- Median asking rent in Lincoln Square is down 2.1% compared with a year ago.
- Is Lincoln Square more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Lincoln Square's median asking rent is 14% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,500.
- How quickly do rentals lease in Lincoln Square?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in Lincoln Square leased in an average of 12 days, with 46 active listings on the market right now.
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