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Printers Row Rent Trends

Chicago, IL · June 2026 · Abode managed-community data (includes concession-adjusted effective rents)

Data through June 2026 · Last updated July 8, 2026 · Next release: early August 2026

Median asking rent
$2,912
Effective rent
$2,905
Vs. Chicago median
+16%
Avg days to lease
11
Active rentals now
91

Asking vs. effective rent over time

$2.1k$2.4k$2.6k$3.0kSep ’23Apr ’24Oct ’24Apr ’25Oct ’25Jun ’26
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$2,457
+17.6% YoY · as of June 2026
1 bedroom
$2,912
+3.9% YoY · as of June 2026
2 bedroom
$4,002
+9.4% YoY · as of June 2026
3+ bedroom
$6,622
YoY · as of June 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

Printers Row renting, answered

What is the average rent in Printers Row?
As of June 2026, the median asking rent in Printers Row is $2,912 per month, based on 126 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,912 for a 1 bedroom and $4,002 for a 2 bedroom.
Are rents in Printers Row going up or down?
Median asking rent in Printers Row is up 3.9% compared with a year ago.
Is Printers Row more expensive than Chicago overall?
Printers Row's median asking rent is 16% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,500.
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 91 active listings on the market right now.

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