Printers Row Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · July 2026 · Abode managed-community data (includes concession-adjusted effective rents)
Data through July 2026 · Last updated August 7, 2026 · Next release: early September 2026
- Median asking rent
- $3,014
- Effective rent
- $3,008
- Vs. Chicago median
- +21%
- Avg days to lease
- 6
- Active rentals now
- 112
Asking vs. effective rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$2,458
+13.2% YoY · as of July 2026
1 bedroom
$3,014
+8.7% YoY · as of July 2026
2 bedroom
$4,099
+11.7% YoY · as of July 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 July 2026 · Last updated August 7, 2026 · Next release: early September 2026
Printers Row renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Printers Row?
- As of July 2026, the median asking rent in Printers Row is $3,014 per month, based on 93 leased listings. By size, the median is $3,014 for a 1 bedroom and $4,099 for a 2 bedroom.
- Are rents in Printers Row going up or down?
- Median asking rent in Printers Row is up 8.7% compared with a year ago.
- Is Printers Row more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Printers Row's median asking rent is 21% 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 6 days, with 112 active listings on the market right now.
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