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Wicker Park Rent Trends

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

Data through September 2026 · Last updated October 7, 2026 · Next release: early November 2026

Median asking rent
$2,841
Effective rent
$2,825
Vs. Chicago median
+13%
Avg days to lease
13
Active rentals now
39

Median asking rent over time

$2.1k$2.5k$2.8k$3.2kAug ’23Apr ’24Oct ’24Apr ’25Oct ’25Apr ’26Sep ’26
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$2,250
— YoY · as of July 2026
1 bedroom
$2,880
— YoY · as of September 2026
2 bedroom
$3,000
+0.3% YoY · as of August 2026
3+ bedroom
$4,495
— YoY · as of April 2025

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

Data through September 2026 · Last updated October 7, 2026 · Next release: early November 2026

Wicker Park renting, answered

What is the average rent in Wicker Park?
As of September 2026, the median asking rent in Wicker Park is $2,841 per month, based on 38 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,880 for a 1 bedroom and $3,000 for a 2 bedroom.
Is Wicker Park more expensive than Chicago overall?
Wicker Park's median asking rent is 13% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,505.
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 39 active listings on the market right now.

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