Near South Side Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · October 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through October 2026 · Last updated November 7, 2026 · Next release: early December 2026
- Median asking rent
- $2,900
- Year over year
- +16.0%†
- Vs. Chicago median
- +38%
- Avg days to lease
- 16
- Active rentals now
- 55
† Computed on a small sample (fewer than 20 leases) — interpret with caution.
Median asking rent over time
1 bedroom
$2,375
+3.3% YoY · as of August 2026
2 bedroom
$3,300
+14.8% YoY · as of September 2026
Source: MLS (leased rental listings, asking rent at list date). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology
Data through October 2026 · Last updated November 7, 2026 · Next release: early December 2026
Near South Side renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Near South Side?
- As of October 2026, the median asking rent in Near South Side is $2,900 per month, based on 11 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,375 for a 1 bedroom and $3,300 for a 2 bedroom.
- Are rents in Near South Side going up or down?
- Median asking rent in Near South Side is up 16.0% compared with a year ago. Note this figure is computed on a small monthly sample and can swing month to month.
- Is Near South Side more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Near South Side's median asking rent is 38% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,100.
- How quickly do rentals lease in Near South Side?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in Near South Side leased in an average of 16 days, with 55 active listings on the market right now.
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