Asking rents in ZIP 60644, Chicago, from 7 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Austin was $1,250 in March 2026, up 11.9% (+$133) from February 2026 and up 22.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,250 and $1,250. That puts Austin $479 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,729. The month's figures are based on 7 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. February 2026 | Vs. March 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $890 | −$10 (-1.1%) | +$65 (+7.9%) | $890 – $890 | 1 |
| 1BR | $1,250 | +$133 (+11.9%) | +$228 (+22.2%) | $1,250 – $1,250 | 2 |
| 2BR | $1,600 | +$375 (+30.6%) | +$405 (+33.9%) | $1,600 – $1,600 | 1 |
| 3BR | $1,255 | −$195 (-13.4%) | −$195 (-13.4%) | $1,255 – $1,255 | 1 |
| 4BR | $2,100 | — | $0 (0.0%) | $2,100 – $2,100 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in March 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Austin Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $890 | $1,300 | −$410 (-31.5%) |
| 1BR | $1,250 | $1,729 | −$479 (-27.7%) |
| 2BR | $1,600 | $1,995 | −$395 (-19.8%) |
| 3BR | $1,255 | $2,448 | −$1,192 (-48.7%) |
| 4BR | $2,100 | $2,500 | −$400 (-16.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 52 Chicago zip codes with listings in March 2026.