West Ridge Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · August 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through August 2026 · Last updated September 10, 2026 · Next release: early October 2026
- Median asking rent
- $1,795
- Effective rent
- $1,795
- Vs. Chicago median
- -29%
- Avg days to lease
- 23
- Active rentals now
- 66
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
1 bedroom
$1,395
— YoY · as of March 2025
2 bedroom
$1,825
+6.5% YoY · as of July 2026
Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology
Data through August 2026 · Last updated September 10, 2026 · Next release: early October 2026
West Ridge renting, answered
- What is the average rent in West Ridge?
- As of August 2026, the median asking rent in West Ridge is $1,795 per month, based on 13 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,395 for a 1 bedroom and $1,825 for a 2 bedroom.
- Are rents in West Ridge going up or down?
- Median asking rent in West Ridge is down 1.5% compared with a year ago.
- Is West Ridge more expensive than Chicago overall?
- West Ridge's median asking rent is 29% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,535.
- How quickly do rentals lease in West Ridge?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in West Ridge leased in an average of 23 days, with 66 active listings on the market right now.
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