What is the average rent in South Chicago?

As of December 2025, the median asking rent in South Chicago is $1,500 per month, based on 18 leased listings.

Is South Chicago more expensive than Chicago overall?

South Chicago's median asking rent is 27% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,050.

Over the last 90 days, rentals in South Chicago leased in an average of 39 days, with 13 active listings on the market right now.

Chicago, IL · December 2025 · rolling 3-month medians (lower-volume area)

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

Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread

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

What is the average rent in South Chicago?: As of December 2025, the median asking rent in South Chicago is $1,500 per month, based on 18 leased listings.
Is South Chicago more expensive than Chicago overall?: South Chicago's median asking rent is 27% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,050.
How quickly do rentals lease in South Chicago?: Over the last 90 days, rentals in South Chicago leased in an average of 39 days, with 13 active listings on the market right now.

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