Uptown Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · October 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through October 2026 · Last updated November 7, 2026 · Next release: early December 2026
- Median asking rent
- $1,893
- Effective rent
- $1,878
- Vs. Chicago median
- -23%
- Avg days to lease
- 18
- Active rentals now
- 335
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$1,650
— YoY · as of October 2026
1 bedroom
$2,280
— YoY · as of October 2026
2 bedroom
$3,375
— YoY · as of October 2026
3+ bedroom
$4,395
— YoY · as of July 2026
Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology
Data through October 2026 · Last updated November 7, 2026 · Next release: early December 2026
Uptown renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Uptown?
- As of October 2026, the median asking rent in Uptown is $1,893 per month, based on 401 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,280 for a 1 bedroom and $3,375 for a 2 bedroom.
- Is Uptown more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Uptown's median asking rent is 23% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,450.
- How quickly do rentals lease in Uptown?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in Uptown leased in an average of 18 days, with 335 active listings on the market right now.
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