South Shore Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · April 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through July 2026 · Last updated August 7, 2026 · Next release: early September 2026
- Median asking rent
- $1,363
- Effective rent
- $1,363
- Vs. Chicago median
- -44%
- Avg days to lease
- 33
- Active rentals now
- 62
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
1 bedroom
$1,100
— YoY · as of August 2024
2 bedroom
$1,350
— YoY · as of October 2025
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 Shore renting, answered
- What is the average rent in South Shore?
- As of April 2026, the median asking rent in South Shore is $1,363 per month, based on 18 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,100 for a 1 bedroom and $1,350 for a 2 bedroom.
- Are rents in South Shore going up or down?
- Median asking rent in South Shore is down 6.0% compared with a year ago.
- Is South Shore more expensive than Chicago overall?
- South Shore's median asking rent is 44% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,450.
- How quickly do rentals lease in South Shore?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in South Shore leased in an average of 33 days, with 62 active listings on the market right now.
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