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West Loop Rent Trends

Chicago, IL · June 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings

Data through June 2026 · Last updated July 8, 2026 · Next release: early August 2026

Median asking rent
$3,450
Effective rent
$3,450
Vs. Chicago median
+38%
Avg days to lease
12
Active rentals now
687

Median asking rent over time

$2.7k$3.0k$3.3k$3.6kMay ’24Sep ’24Jan ’25May ’25Sep ’25Jan ’26Jun ’26
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
1 bedroom
$2,700
+6.9% YoY · as of June 2026
2 bedroom
$3,741
+3.9% YoY · as of June 2026

Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology

Data through June 2026 · Last updated July 8, 2026 · Next release: early August 2026

West Loop renting, answered

What is the average rent in West Loop?
As of June 2026, the median asking rent in West Loop is $3,450 per month, based on 48 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,700 for a 1 bedroom and $3,741 for a 2 bedroom.
Are rents in West Loop going up or down?
Median asking rent in West Loop is up 13.2% compared with a year ago.
Is West Loop more expensive than Chicago overall?
West Loop's median asking rent is 38% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,500.
How quickly do rentals lease in West Loop?
Over the last 90 days, rentals in West Loop leased in an average of 12 days, with 687 active listings on the market right now.

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