CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago residents are straining under higher costs of living, as rent continues to rise each year. For Galewood resident Ashley Golf, rent has increased by 26% in the last three years ...

The ABC 7 I-Team is tracking the rising costs of rent in the Chicago area, as area tenants face sky high prices.

Downtown rents jumped 8% year over year last quarter as the city stares down a supply shortage, according to the latest data.

After absorbing big rent hikes this year, downtown apartment dwellers should brace themselves for more in 2022. Rents at downtown apartment buildings could rise 5% to 7% next year because of a simple ...