Asking rents in ZIP 60644, Chicago, from 5 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Austin was $1,118 in February 2026, up 4.0% (+$43) from January 2026 and up 6.4% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,101 and $1,134. That puts Austin $569 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,686. The month's figures are based on 5 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $900 | −$20 (-2.2%) | +$80 (+9.8%) | $900 – $900 | 1 |
| 1BR | $1,118 | +$43 (+4.0%) | +$68 (+6.4%) | $1,101 – $1,134 | 2 |
| 2BR | $1,225 | +$25 (+2.1%) | +$125 (+11.4%) | $1,225 – $1,225 | 1 |
| 3BR | $1,450 | $0 (0.0%) | −$375 (-20.5%) | $1,450 – $1,450 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Austin Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $900 | $1,323 | −$422 (-31.9%) |
| 1BR | $1,118 | $1,686 | −$568 (-33.7%) |
| 2BR | $1,225 | $1,829 | −$604 (-33.0%) |
| 3BR | $1,450 | $2,500 | −$1,050 (-42.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in February 2026.