Monthly Rent Report
Back of the Yards Rent Report — February 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60609, Chicago, from 146 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Back of the Yards was $1,400 in February 2025, up 12.0% (+$150) from January 2025 and up 9.8% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,300 and $1,600. That puts Back of the Yards $145 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,545. The month's figures are based on 146 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2025 | Vs. February 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $990 | +$15 (+1.5%) | +$290 (+41.4%) | $990 – $1,120 | 7 |
| Studio | $990 | +$15 (+1.5%) | +$290 (+41.4%) | $990 – $990 | 2 |
| 1BR | $1,400 | +$150 (+12.0%) | +$125 (+9.8%) | $1,300 – $1,600 | 11 |
| 1BR | $1,325 | +$75 (+6.0%) | +$50 (+3.9%) | $1,325 – $1,325 | 1 |
| 2BR | $1,400 | +$300 (+27.3%) | +$400 (+40.0%) | $1,200 – $2,205 | 67 |
| 2BR | $1,800 | +$700 (+63.6%) | +$800 (+80.0%) | $1,800 – $1,800 | 1 |
| 3BR | $1,800 | +$50 (+2.9%) | +$188 (+11.6%) | $1,800 – $1,800 | 1 |
| 3BR | $2,290 | +$540 (+30.9%) | +$678 (+42.0%) | $1,838 – $2,400 | 44 |
| 4BR | $1,800 | −$95 (-5.0%) | −$3,200 (-64.0%) | $1,750 – $3,148 | 7 |
| 4BR | $1,800 | −$95 (-5.0%) | −$3,200 (-64.0%) | $1,775 – $3,148 | 3 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Back of the Yards vs. Chicago — February 2025
| Bedrooms | Back of the Yards Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $990 | $1,289 | −$299 (-23.2%) |
| Studio | $990 | $1,289 | −$299 (-23.2%) |
| 1BR | $1,400 | $1,545 | −$145 (-9.4%) |
| 1BR | $1,325 | $1,545 | −$220 (-14.2%) |
| 2BR | $1,400 | $1,850 | −$450 (-24.3%) |
| 2BR | $1,800 | $1,850 | −$50 (-2.7%) |
| 3BR | $1,800 | $2,395 | −$595 (-24.8%) |
| 3BR | $2,290 | $2,395 | −$105 (-4.4%) |
| 4BR | $1,800 | $3,198 | −$1,398 (-43.7%) |
| 4BR | $1,800 | $3,198 | −$1,398 (-43.7%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 54 Chicago zip codes with listings in February 2025.