Pilsen Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · May 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through June 2026 · Last updated July 8, 2026 · Next release: early August 2026
- Median asking rent
- $1,875
- Effective rent
- $1,875
- Vs. Chicago median
- -25%
- Avg days to lease
- 21
- Active rentals now
- 32
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
1 bedroom
$1,588
— YoY · as of August 2025
2 bedroom
$2,160
+12.2% YoY · as of April 2026
Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology
Data through June 2026 · Last updated July 8, 2026 · Next release: early August 2026
Pilsen renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Pilsen?
- As of May 2026, the median asking rent in Pilsen is $1,875 per month, based on 18 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,588 for a 1 bedroom and $2,160 for a 2 bedroom.
- Are rents in Pilsen going up or down?
- Median asking rent in Pilsen is down 1.1% compared with a year ago.
- Is Pilsen more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Pilsen's median asking rent is 25% 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 21 days, with 32 active listings on the market right now.
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