West Town 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
- $2,962
- Effective rent
- $2,962
- Vs. Chicago median
- +17%
- Avg days to lease
- 15
- Active rentals now
- 137
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$2,490
— YoY · as of August 2026
1 bedroom
$2,506
+5.5% YoY · as of August 2026
2 bedroom
$3,314
-3.4% YoY · as of August 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 Town renting, answered
- What is the average rent in West Town?
- As of August 2026, the median asking rent in West Town is $2,962 per month, based on 97 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,506 for a 1 bedroom and $3,314 for a 2 bedroom.
- Are rents in West Town going up or down?
- Median asking rent in West Town is up 9.5% compared with a year ago.
- Is West Town more expensive than Chicago overall?
- West Town's median asking rent is 17% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,535.
- 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 137 active listings on the market right now.
Beyond the numbers
Get to know West Town
Restaurants, parks, transit, and what living here actually feels like — in our full neighborhood guide.
Read the West Town guide →Thinking about West Town?
A dedicated Abode agent who knows the block-by-block market — free for renters.