Monthly Rent Report
Austin Rent Report — April 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60644, Chicago, from 276 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Austin was $1,095 in April 2025, up 7.1% (+$73) from March 2025 and up 8.4% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $980 and $1,139. That puts Austin $493 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,588. The month's figures are based on 276 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. March 2025 | Vs. April 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $745 | −$30 (-3.9%) | −$55 (-6.9%) | $745 – $745 | 1 |
| Studio | $845 | +$70 (+9.0%) | +$45 (+5.6%) | $723 – $920 | 23 |
| 1BR | $1,095 | +$73 (+7.1%) | +$85 (+8.4%) | $980 – $1,139 | 31 |
| 1BR | $975 | −$47 (-4.6%) | −$35 (-3.5%) | $975 – $975 | 1 |
| 2BR | $1,400 | +$115 (+8.9%) | $0 (0.0%) | $1,195 – $1,698 | 75 |
| 2BR | $1,095 | −$190 (-14.8%) | −$305 (-21.8%) | $1,095 – $1,095 | 1 |
| 3BR | $2,000 | +$300 (+17.6%) | +$500 (+33.3%) | $2,000 – $2,000 | 1 |
| 3BR | $1,395 | −$305 (-17.9%) | −$105 (-7.0%) | $1,295 – $1,450 | 129 |
| 4BR | $1,825 | −$25 (-1.4%) | −$375 (-17.0%) | $1,725 – $2,400 | 8 |
| 4BR | $1,850 | $0 (0.0%) | −$350 (-15.9%) | $1,850 – $1,850 | 2 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in April 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Austin vs. Chicago — April 2025
| Bedrooms | Austin Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $745 | $1,295 | −$550 (-42.5%) |
| Studio | $845 | $1,295 | −$450 (-34.7%) |
| 1BR | $1,095 | $1,588 | −$492 (-31.0%) |
| 1BR | $975 | $1,588 | −$612 (-38.6%) |
| 2BR | $1,400 | $1,928 | −$527 (-27.4%) |
| 2BR | $1,095 | $1,928 | −$832 (-43.2%) |
| 3BR | $2,000 | $2,473 | −$472 (-19.1%) |
| 3BR | $1,395 | $2,473 | −$1,077 (-43.6%) |
| 4BR | $1,825 | $3,075 | −$1,250 (-40.7%) |
| 4BR | $1,850 | $3,075 | −$1,225 (-39.8%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in April 2025.