River West Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · October 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through October 2026 · Last updated November 7, 2026 · Next release: early December 2026
- Median asking rent
- $2,790
- Effective rent
- $2,625
- Vs. Chicago median
- +14%
- Avg days to lease
- 11
- Active rentals now
- 98
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$2,250
— YoY · as of October 2026
1 bedroom
$3,005
— YoY · as of October 2026
2 bedroom
$4,006
— YoY · as of October 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 October 2026 · Last updated November 7, 2026 · Next release: early December 2026
River West renting, answered
- What is the average rent in River West?
- As of October 2026, the median asking rent in River West is $2,790 per month, based on 96 leased listings. By size, the median is $3,005 for a 1 bedroom and $4,006 for a 2 bedroom.
- Is River West more expensive than Chicago overall?
- River West's median asking rent is 14% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,450.
- How quickly do rentals lease in River West?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in River West leased in an average of 11 days, with 98 active listings on the market right now.
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