River West Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · September 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through September 2026 · Last updated October 7, 2026 · Next release: early November 2026
- Median asking rent
- $2,772
- Effective rent
- $2,575
- Vs. Chicago median
- +11%
- Avg days to lease
- 16
- Active rentals now
- 55
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$2,290
— YoY · as of September 2026
1 bedroom
$2,840
— YoY · as of September 2026
2 bedroom
$4,060
— YoY · as of September 2026
3+ bedroom
$4,658
— 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
River West renting, answered
- What is the average rent in River West?
- As of September 2026, the median asking rent in River West is $2,772 per month, based on 95 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,840 for a 1 bedroom and $4,060 for a 2 bedroom.
- Is River West more expensive than Chicago overall?
- River West's median asking rent is 11% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,505.
- How quickly do rentals lease in River West?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in River West leased in an average of 16 days, with 55 active listings on the market right now.
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