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Woodlawn Rent Trends

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

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

Median asking rent
$2,200
Effective rent
$2,200
Vs. Chicago median
-13%
Avg days to lease
25
Active rentals now
61

Median asking rent over time

$1.7k$1.9k$2.0k$2.2kSep ’24Jan ’25May ’25Sep ’25Feb ’26Jul ’26
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
2 bedroom
$1,850
— YoY · as of June 2026

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

Woodlawn renting, answered

What is the average rent in Woodlawn?
As of July 2026, the median asking rent in Woodlawn is $2,200 per month, based on 22 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,850 for a 2 bedroom.
Are rents in Woodlawn going up or down?
Median asking rent in Woodlawn is up 10.3% compared with a year ago.
Is Woodlawn more expensive than Chicago overall?
Woodlawn's median asking rent is 13% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,531.
How quickly do rentals lease in Woodlawn?
Over the last 90 days, rentals in Woodlawn leased in an average of 25 days, with 61 active listings on the market right now.

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