Over the past 3–6 months, Chicago rents have inched higher overall, with typical summer leasing season strength producing modest gains across unit types (roughly mid-single digits for most bedroom sizes). The increase has been driven by tight vacancy in key submarkets, steady renter demand (including would-be buyers delaying purchases due to higher rates), and fewer landlord concessions compared with the prior year. The current median rent for Chicago is approximately $3,630/month.
Apartment listings
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(Data sourced from Apartments.com)