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Wicker Park 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
$2,895
Effective rent
$2,895
Vs. Chicago median
+16%
Avg days to lease
13
Active rentals now
45

Median asking rent over time

$1.9k$2.5k$3.0k$3.5kJun ’24Oct ’24Feb ’25Jun ’25Oct ’25Feb ’26Jul ’26
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
2 bedroom
$2,700
-5.5% YoY · as of July 2026

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

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

Wicker Park renting, answered

What is the average rent in Wicker Park?
As of July 2026, the median asking rent in Wicker Park is $2,895 per month, based on 31 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,700 for a 2 bedroom.
Are rents in Wicker Park going up or down?
Median asking rent in Wicker Park is down 0.6% compared with a year ago.
Is Wicker Park more expensive than Chicago overall?
Wicker Park's median asking rent is 16% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,500.
How quickly do rentals lease in Wicker Park?
Over the last 90 days, rentals in Wicker Park leased in an average of 13 days, with 45 active listings on the market right now.

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