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South Loop Rent Trends

Chicago, IL · June 2026 · Abode managed-community data (includes concession-adjusted effective rents)

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

Median asking rent
$2,722
Effective rent
$2,700
Vs. Chicago median
+9%
Avg days to lease
Active rentals now
705

Asking vs. effective rent over time

$2.1k$2.4k$2.5k$2.8kJul ’23Jan ’24Jul ’24Jan ’25Jul ’25Jan ’26Jun ’26
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$2,257
+5.2% YoY · as of June 2026
1 bedroom
$2,722
+9.3% YoY · as of June 2026
2 bedroom
$3,561
+7.2% YoY · as of June 2026
3+ bedroom
$6,624
-6.8% YoY · as of June 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

South Loop renting, answered

What is the average rent in South Loop?
As of June 2026, the median asking rent in South Loop is $2,722 per month, based on 1176 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,722 for a 1 bedroom and $3,561 for a 2 bedroom.
Are rents in South Loop going up or down?
Median asking rent in South Loop is up 9.3% compared with a year ago.
Is South Loop more expensive than Chicago overall?
South Loop's median asking rent is 9% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,500.

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