Asking rents in ZIP 60644, Chicago, from 9 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Austin was $1,075 in January 2026, down 7.5% (−$87) from December 2025 and down 2.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,075 and $1,075. That puts Austin $420 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,495. The month's figures are based on 9 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $920 | +$95 (+11.5%) | −$55 (-5.6%) | $920 – $920 | 1 |
| 1BR | $1,075 | −$87 (-7.5%) | −$25 (-2.3%) | $1,075 – $1,075 | 1 |
| 2BR | $1,200 | +$75 (+6.7%) | −$120 (-9.1%) | $1,200 – $1,200 | 2 |
| 3BR | $1,450 | −$100 (-6.5%) | $0 (0.0%) | $1,450 – $1,450 | 1 |
| 4BR | $2,200 | −$350 (-13.7%) | +$100 (+4.8%) | $2,200 – $2,200 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Austin Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $920 | $1,300 | −$380 (-29.2%) |
| 1BR | $1,075 | $1,495 | −$420 (-28.1%) |
| 2BR | $1,200 | $2,026 | −$825 (-40.8%) |
| 3BR | $1,450 | $2,400 | −$950 (-39.6%) |
| 4BR | $2,200 | $3,095 | −$895 (-28.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in January 2026.