South Loop Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · August 2026 · Abode managed-community data (includes concession-adjusted effective rents)
Data through August 2026 · Last updated September 10, 2026 · Next release: early October 2026
- Median asking rent
- $2,720
- Effective rent
- $2,698
- Vs. Chicago median
- +7%
- Avg days to lease
- —
- Active rentals now
- 507
Asking vs. effective rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$2,209
— YoY · as of August 2026
1 bedroom
$2,677
— YoY · as of August 2026
2 bedroom
$3,456
— YoY · as of August 2026
3+ bedroom
$7,488
— YoY · as of August 2026
Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology
Data through August 2026 · Last updated September 10, 2026 · Next release: early October 2026
South Loop renting, answered
- What is the average rent in South Loop?
- As of August 2026, the median asking rent in South Loop is $2,720 per month, based on 1131 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,677 for a 1 bedroom and $3,456 for a 2 bedroom.
- Is South Loop more expensive than Chicago overall?
- South Loop's median asking rent is 7% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,535.
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