Pilsen Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · September 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through September 2026 · Last updated October 7, 2026 · Next release: early November 2026
- Median asking rent
- $2,035
- Effective rent
- $2,035
- Vs. Chicago median
- -19%
- Avg days to lease
- 19
- Active rentals now
- 25
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$1,812
— YoY · as of September 2026
1 bedroom
$2,281
— YoY · as of July 2026
2 bedroom
$1,875
-6.3% YoY · as of August 2026
Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology
Data through September 2026 · Last updated October 7, 2026 · Next release: early November 2026
Pilsen renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Pilsen?
- As of September 2026, the median asking rent in Pilsen is $2,035 per month, based on 16 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,281 for a 1 bedroom and $1,875 for a 2 bedroom.
- Is Pilsen more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Pilsen's median asking rent is 19% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,505.
- How quickly do rentals lease in Pilsen?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in Pilsen leased in an average of 19 days, with 25 active listings on the market right now.
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