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Portage Park Rent Trends

Chicago, IL · August 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings

Data through September 2026 · Last updated October 7, 2026 · Next release: early November 2026

Median asking rent
$2,098
Effective rent
$2,098
Vs. Chicago median
-16%
Avg days to lease
17
Active rentals now
31

Median asking rent over time

$1.6k$1.8k$1.9k$2.1kSep ’24Jan ’25May ’25Sep ’25Jan ’26May ’26Aug ’26
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
1 bedroom
$1,433
— YoY · as of June 2025
2 bedroom
$1,775
+1.4% YoY · as of June 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

Portage Park renting, answered

What is the average rent in Portage Park?
As of August 2026, the median asking rent in Portage Park is $2,098 per month, based on 18 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,433 for a 1 bedroom and $1,775 for a 2 bedroom.
Are rents in Portage Park going up or down?
Median asking rent in Portage Park is up 13.4% compared with a year ago.
Is Portage Park more expensive than Chicago overall?
Portage Park's median asking rent is 16% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,500.
How quickly do rentals lease in Portage Park?
Over the last 90 days, rentals in Portage Park leased in an average of 17 days, with 31 active listings on the market right now.

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