West Town 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
- $2,750
- Effective rent
- $2,750
- Vs. Chicago median
- +10%
- Avg days to lease
- 14
- Active rentals now
- 172
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
1 bedroom
$2,375
+11.8% YoY · as of July 2026
2 bedroom
$2,600
+4.1% YoY · as of July 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 Town renting, answered
- What is the average rent in West Town?
- As of July 2026, the median asking rent in West Town is $2,750 per month, based on 92 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,375 for a 1 bedroom and $2,600 for a 2 bedroom.
- Are rents in West Town going up or down?
- Median asking rent in West Town is up 9.2% compared with a year ago.
- Is West Town more expensive than Chicago overall?
- West Town's median asking rent is 10% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,500.
- How quickly do rentals lease in West Town?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in West Town leased in an average of 14 days, with 172 active listings on the market right now.
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