Little Italy 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
- $2,550
- Effective rent
- $2,550
- Vs. Chicago median
- +1%
- Avg days to lease
- 15
- Active rentals now
- 34
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
1 bedroom
$2,000
— YoY · as of July 2026
2 bedroom
$2,450
+8.9% 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
Little Italy renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Little Italy?
- As of August 2026, the median asking rent in Little Italy is $2,550 per month, based on 10 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,000 for a 1 bedroom and $2,450 for a 2 bedroom.
- Are rents in Little Italy going up or down?
- Median asking rent in Little Italy is up 2.0% compared with a year ago.
- Is Little Italy more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Little Italy's median asking rent is 1% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,535.
- How quickly do rentals lease in Little Italy?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in Little Italy leased in an average of 15 days, with 34 active listings on the market right now.
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