West Loop 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
- $2,922
- Effective rent
- $2,868
- Vs. Chicago median
- +17%
- Avg days to lease
- 16
- Active rentals now
- 217
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$2,429
— YoY · as of September 2026
1 bedroom
$2,925
— YoY · as of September 2026
2 bedroom
$3,823
— YoY · as of September 2026
3+ bedroom
$6,446
— YoY · as of September 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
West Loop renting, answered
- What is the average rent in West Loop?
- As of September 2026, the median asking rent in West Loop is $2,922 per month, based on 570 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,925 for a 1 bedroom and $3,823 for a 2 bedroom.
- Is West Loop more expensive than Chicago overall?
- West Loop's median asking rent is 17% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,505.
- How quickly do rentals lease in West Loop?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in West Loop leased in an average of 16 days, with 217 active listings on the market right now.
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