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West Ridge Rent Trends

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

Data through July 2026 · Last updated August 7, 2026 · Next release: early September 2026

Median asking rent
$1,895
Effective rent
$1,895
Vs. Chicago median
-24%
Avg days to lease
22
Active rentals now
60

Median asking rent over time

$1.6k$1.8k$1.9k$2.1kJun ’24Oct ’24Feb ’25Jun ’25Oct ’25Feb ’26Jul ’26
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
1 bedroom
$1,395
YoY · as of March 2025
2 bedroom
$1,750
+6.1% YoY · as of April 2026

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

Data through July 2026 · Last updated August 7, 2026 · Next release: early September 2026

West Ridge renting, answered

What is the average rent in West Ridge?
As of July 2026, the median asking rent in West Ridge is $1,895 per month, based on 12 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,395 for a 1 bedroom and $1,750 for a 2 bedroom.
Are rents in West Ridge going up or down?
Median asking rent in West Ridge is up 11.8% compared with a year ago.
Is West Ridge more expensive than Chicago overall?
West Ridge's median asking rent is 24% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,500.
How quickly do rentals lease in West Ridge?
Over the last 90 days, rentals in West Ridge leased in an average of 22 days, with 60 active listings on the market right now.

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