Wicker Park 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
- $2,716
- Effective rent
- $2,716
- Vs. Chicago median
- +7%
- Avg days to lease
- 13
- Active rentals now
- 27
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$2,250
— YoY · as of July 2026
1 bedroom
$2,500
— YoY · as of August 2026
2 bedroom
$2,500
-16.4% 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 August 2026 · Last updated September 10, 2026 · Next release: early October 2026
Wicker Park renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Wicker Park?
- As of August 2026, the median asking rent in Wicker Park is $2,716 per month, based on 35 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,500 for a 1 bedroom and $2,500 for a 2 bedroom.
- Are rents in Wicker Park going up or down?
- Median asking rent in Wicker Park is down 3.1% compared with a year ago.
- Is Wicker Park more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Wicker Park's median asking rent is 7% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,535.
- 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 27 active listings on the market right now.
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