Pilsen Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · July 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through July 2026 · Last updated August 7, 2026 · Next release: early September 2026
- Median asking rent
- $1,750
- Effective rent
- $1,750
- Vs. Chicago median
- -30%
- Avg days to lease
- 18
- Active rentals now
- 34
† 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
$1,588
— YoY · as of August 2025
2 bedroom
$2,225
+15.6% YoY · as of April 2026
Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology
Data through July 2026 · Last updated August 7, 2026 · Next release: early September 2026
Pilsen renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Pilsen?
- As of July 2026, the median asking rent in Pilsen is $1,750 per month, based on 15 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,588 for a 1 bedroom and $2,225 for a 2 bedroom.
- Are rents in Pilsen going up or down?
- Median asking rent in Pilsen is down 20.3% compared with a year ago. Note this figure is computed on a small monthly sample and can swing month to month.
- Is Pilsen more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Pilsen's median asking rent is 30% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,500.
- How quickly do rentals lease in Pilsen?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in Pilsen leased in an average of 18 days, with 34 active listings on the market right now.
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