Monthly Rent Report
Austin Rent Report — January 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60644, Chicago, from 393 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Austin was $1,100 in January 2025, up 14.6% (+$140) from December 2024 and up 15.8% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,053 and $3,130. That puts Austin $396 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,496. The month's figures are based on 393 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2024 | Vs. January 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $925 | +$163 (+21.3%) | +$25 (+2.8%) | $925 – $925 | 1 |
| Studio | $975 | +$213 (+27.9%) | +$75 (+8.3%) | $875 – $2,753 | 64 |
| 1BR | $1,100 | +$140 (+14.6%) | +$150 (+15.8%) | $1,053 – $3,130 | 71 |
| 1BR | $1,100 | +$140 (+14.6%) | +$150 (+15.8%) | $1,100 – $1,100 | 2 |
| 2BR | $1,320 | +$220 (+20.0%) | +$70 (+5.6%) | $1,120 – $1,540 | 107 |
| 2BR | $1,523 | +$423 (+38.4%) | +$273 (+21.8%) | $1,354 – $1,691 | 2 |
| 3BR | $1,450 | −$250 (-14.7%) | +$50 (+3.6%) | $1,295 – $1,800 | 113 |
| 3BR | $1,750 | +$50 (+2.9%) | +$350 (+25.0%) | $1,750 – $1,750 | 1 |
| 4BR | $2,100 | −$400 (-16.0%) | −$212 (-9.2%) | $1,913 – $2,650 | 19 |
| 4BR | $2,000 | −$500 (-20.0%) | −$312 (-13.5%) | $2,000 – $2,000 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Austin vs. Chicago — January 2025
| Bedrooms | Austin Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $925 | $1,250 | −$325 (-26.0%) |
| Studio | $975 | $1,250 | −$275 (-22.0%) |
| 1BR | $1,100 | $1,496 | −$396 (-26.5%) |
| 1BR | $1,100 | $1,496 | −$396 (-26.5%) |
| 2BR | $1,320 | $1,800 | −$480 (-26.7%) |
| 2BR | $1,523 | $1,800 | −$277 (-15.4%) |
| 3BR | $1,450 | $2,400 | −$950 (-39.6%) |
| 3BR | $1,750 | $2,400 | −$650 (-27.1%) |
| 4BR | $2,100 | $2,838 | −$737 (-26.0%) |
| 4BR | $2,000 | $2,838 | −$837 (-29.5%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in January 2025.