South Chicago Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · April 2026 · rolling 3-month medians (lower-volume area)
Data through July 2026 · Last updated August 7, 2026 · Next release: early September 2026
- Median asking rent
- $1,425
- Effective rent
- $1,425
- Vs. Chicago median
- -42%
- Avg days to lease
- 25
- Active rentals now
- 20
Median asking rent over time
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 July 2026 · Last updated August 7, 2026 · Next release: early September 2026
South Chicago renting, answered
- What is the average rent in South Chicago?
- As of April 2026, the median asking rent in South Chicago is $1,425 per month, based on 10 leased listings.
- Is South Chicago more expensive than Chicago overall?
- South Chicago's median asking rent is 42% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,450.
- How quickly do rentals lease in South Chicago?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in South Chicago leased in an average of 25 days, with 20 active listings on the market right now.
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