River West Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · June 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through June 2026 · Last updated July 8, 2026 · Next release: early August 2026
- Median asking rent
- $3,700
- Effective rent
- $3,700
- Vs. Chicago median
- +48%
- Avg days to lease
- 12
- Active rentals now
- 118
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
1 bedroom
$2,600
— YoY · as of February 2026
2 bedroom
$3,700
+4.2% YoY · as of April 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
River West renting, answered
- What is the average rent in River West?
- As of June 2026, the median asking rent in River West is $3,700 per month, based on 12 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,600 for a 1 bedroom and $3,700 for a 2 bedroom.
- Are rents in River West going up or down?
- Median asking rent in River West is up 2.8% compared with a year ago.
- Is River West more expensive than Chicago overall?
- River West's median asking rent is 48% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,500.
- How quickly do rentals lease in River West?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in River West leased in an average of 12 days, with 118 active listings on the market right now.
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