Monthly Rent Report
Austin Rent Report — March 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60644, Chicago, from 454 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Austin was $1,023 in March 2025, down 2.6% (−$27) from February 2025 and down 1.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $986 and $1,059. That puts Austin $499 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,521. The month's figures are based on 454 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. February 2025 | Vs. March 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $825 | +$25 (+3.1%) | +$25 (+3.1%) | $781 – $1,032 | 54 |
| Studio | $775 | −$25 (-3.1%) | −$25 (-3.1%) | $775 – $775 | 1 |
| 1BR | $1,023 | −$27 (-2.6%) | −$12 (-1.2%) | $986 – $1,059 | 2 |
| 1BR | $1,063 | +$13 (+1.2%) | +$28 (+2.7%) | $975 – $1,188 | 80 |
| 2BR | $1,195 | −$302 (-20.2%) | −$195 (-14.0%) | $1,148 – $1,441 | 3 |
| 2BR | $1,285 | −$212 (-14.2%) | −$105 (-7.6%) | $1,185 – $1,696 | 116 |
| 3BR | $1,450 | $0 (0.0%) | +$55 (+3.9%) | $1,395 – $1,800 | 169 |
| 3BR | $1,700 | +$250 (+17.2%) | +$305 (+21.9%) | $1,700 – $1,700 | 2 |
| 4BR | $1,850 | −$399 (-17.7%) | −$550 (-22.9%) | $1,850 – $1,850 | 1 |
| 4BR | $2,100 | −$149 (-6.6%) | −$300 (-12.5%) | $1,708 – $2,500 | 15 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in March 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Austin vs. Chicago — March 2025
| Bedrooms | Austin Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $825 | $1,275 | −$450 (-35.3%) |
| Studio | $775 | $1,275 | −$500 (-39.2%) |
| 1BR | $1,023 | $1,521 | −$499 (-32.8%) |
| 1BR | $1,063 | $1,521 | −$459 (-30.2%) |
| 2BR | $1,195 | $1,850 | −$655 (-35.4%) |
| 2BR | $1,285 | $1,850 | −$565 (-30.5%) |
| 3BR | $1,450 | $2,475 | −$1,025 (-41.4%) |
| 3BR | $1,700 | $2,475 | −$775 (-31.3%) |
| 4BR | $1,850 | $2,923 | −$1,072 (-36.7%) |
| 4BR | $2,100 | $2,923 | −$822 (-28.1%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in March 2025.