Lincoln Square Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · August 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through August 2026 · Last updated September 10, 2026 · Next release: early October 2026
- Median asking rent
- $2,082
- Effective rent
- $2,082
- Vs. Chicago median
- -18%
- Avg days to lease
- 12
- Active rentals now
- 36
† Computed on a small sample (fewer than 20 leases) — interpret with caution.
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
1 bedroom
$1,873
— YoY · as of July 2026
2 bedroom
$2,193
-0.3% YoY · as of July 2026
Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology
Data through August 2026 · Last updated September 10, 2026 · Next release: early October 2026
Lincoln Square renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Lincoln Square?
- As of August 2026, the median asking rent in Lincoln Square is $2,082 per month, based on 19 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,873 for a 1 bedroom and $2,193 for a 2 bedroom.
- Are rents in Lincoln Square going up or down?
- Median asking rent in Lincoln Square is down 16.1% compared with a year ago. Note this figure is computed on a small monthly sample and can swing month to month.
- Is Lincoln Square more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Lincoln Square's median asking rent is 18% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,535.
- 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 36 active listings on the market right now.
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