West Town Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · October 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through October 2026 · Last updated November 7, 2026 · Next release: early December 2026
- Median asking rent
- $2,707
- Effective rent
- $2,683
- Vs. Chicago median
- +10%
- Avg days to lease
- 15
- Active rentals now
- 165
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$2,281
— YoY · as of October 2026
1 bedroom
$2,703
— YoY · as of October 2026
2 bedroom
$3,316
— YoY · as of October 2026
Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology
Data through October 2026 · Last updated November 7, 2026 · Next release: early December 2026
West Town renting, answered
- What is the average rent in West Town?
- As of October 2026, the median asking rent in West Town is $2,707 per month, based on 72 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,703 for a 1 bedroom and $3,316 for a 2 bedroom.
- Is West Town more expensive than Chicago overall?
- West Town's median asking rent is 10% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,450.
- How quickly do rentals lease in West Town?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in West Town leased in an average of 15 days, with 165 active listings on the market right now.
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