Uptown Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · September 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through September 2026 · Last updated October 7, 2026 · Next release: early November 2026
- Median asking rent
- $2,072
- Effective rent
- $2,072
- Vs. Chicago median
- -17%
- Avg days to lease
- 17
- Active rentals now
- 293
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$1,662
— YoY · as of September 2026
1 bedroom
$2,291
— YoY · as of September 2026
2 bedroom
$3,406
— YoY · as of September 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 September 2026 · Last updated October 7, 2026 · Next release: early November 2026
Uptown renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Uptown?
- As of September 2026, the median asking rent in Uptown is $2,072 per month, based on 416 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,291 for a 1 bedroom and $3,406 for a 2 bedroom.
- Is Uptown more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Uptown's median asking rent is 17% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,505.
- How quickly do rentals lease in Uptown?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in Uptown leased in an average of 17 days, with 293 active listings on the market right now.
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