Printers Row Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · September 2026 · Abode managed-community data (includes concession-adjusted effective rents)
Data through September 2026 · Last updated October 7, 2026 · Next release: early November 2026
- Median asking rent
- $2,579
- Effective rent
- $2,579
- Vs. Chicago median
- +3%
- Avg days to lease
- 11
- Active rentals now
- 7
Asking vs. effective rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$2,401
— YoY · as of September 2026
1 bedroom
$2,750
— YoY · as of September 2026
2 bedroom
$3,905
— YoY · as of September 2026
3+ bedroom
$4,668
— 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
Printers Row renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Printers Row?
- As of September 2026, the median asking rent in Printers Row is $2,579 per month, based on 94 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,750 for a 1 bedroom and $3,905 for a 2 bedroom.
- Is Printers Row more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Printers Row's median asking rent is 3% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,505.
- How quickly do rentals lease in Printers Row?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in Printers Row leased in an average of 11 days, with 7 active listings on the market right now.
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