Monthly Rent Report
Back of the Yards Rent Report — March 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60609, Chicago, from 305 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Back of the Yards was $1,325 in March 2025, flat versus February 2025 and up 9.1% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,325 and $1,350. That puts Back of the Yards $196 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,521. The month's figures are based on 305 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. February 2025 | Vs. March 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $990 | $0 (0.0%) | +$290 (+41.4%) | $990 – $1,123 | 7 |
| Studio | $1,020 | +$30 (+3.0%) | +$320 (+45.7%) | $990 – $1,874 | 10 |
| 1BR | $1,325 | $0 (0.0%) | +$110 (+9.1%) | $1,325 – $1,350 | 9 |
| 1BR | $1,325 | $0 (0.0%) | +$110 (+9.1%) | $1,325 – $1,373 | 11 |
| 2BR | $1,500 | −$300 (-16.7%) | $0 (0.0%) | $1,336 – $2,075 | 123 |
| 2BR | $1,100 | −$700 (-38.9%) | −$400 (-26.7%) | $1,100 – $1,100 | 1 |
| 3BR | $2,400 | +$110 (+4.8%) | +$800 (+50.0%) | $2,400 – $2,400 | 1 |
| 3BR | $2,400 | +$110 (+4.8%) | +$800 (+50.0%) | $1,750 – $2,400 | 119 |
| 4BR | $1,700 | −$100 (-5.6%) | $0 (0.0%) | $1,700 – $1,700 | 1 |
| 4BR | $1,800 | $0 (0.0%) | +$100 (+5.9%) | $1,698 – $2,600 | 19 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in March 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Back of the Yards vs. Chicago — March 2025
| Bedrooms | Back of the Yards Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $990 | $1,275 | −$285 (-22.4%) |
| Studio | $1,020 | $1,275 | −$255 (-20.0%) |
| 1BR | $1,325 | $1,521 | −$196 (-12.9%) |
| 1BR | $1,325 | $1,521 | −$196 (-12.9%) |
| 2BR | $1,500 | $1,850 | −$350 (-18.9%) |
| 2BR | $1,100 | $1,850 | −$750 (-40.5%) |
| 3BR | $2,400 | $2,475 | −$75 (-3.0%) |
| 3BR | $2,400 | $2,475 | −$75 (-3.0%) |
| 4BR | $1,700 | $2,923 | −$1,222 (-41.8%) |
| 4BR | $1,800 | $2,923 | −$1,122 (-38.4%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in March 2025.