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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

$1.9k$2.3k$2.5k$2.8kAug ’24Jan ’25May ’25Oct ’25Mar ’26Aug ’26
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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