Chicago’s multifamily rents are growing faster than in most other big U.S. markets, and that’s largely because the metropolitan area hasn’t built many new apartments in recent years even while demand has stayed strong.
Why Chicago apartment renters are paying more while the national market stalls
Limited new construction, strong demand continue to push prices higher
CoStar Analytics
May 5, 2026 | 5:34 P.M.
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