Monthly Rent Report
Back of the Yards Rent Report — May 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60609, Chicago, from 47 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Back of the Yards was $1,325 in May 2025, up 10.4% (+$125) from April 2025 and up 1.9% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,325 and $1,400. That puts Back of the Yards $250 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,575. The month's figures are based on 47 listings across 8 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2025 | Vs. May 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $995 | −$100 (-9.1%) | — | $995 – $995 | 1 |
| 1BR | $1,325 | +$125 (+10.4%) | +$25 (+1.9%) | $1,325 – $1,400 | 5 |
| 2BR | $2,205 | +$255 (+13.1%) | +$605 (+37.8%) | $2,205 – $2,205 | 10 |
| 2BR | $1,450 | −$500 (-25.6%) | −$150 (-9.4%) | $1,450 – $1,450 | 1 |
| 3BR | $1,900 | −$500 (-20.8%) | +$200 (+11.8%) | $1,900 – $1,900 | 1 |
| 3BR | $2,400 | $0 (0.0%) | +$700 (+41.2%) | $2,400 – $2,400 | 20 |
| 4BR | $1,900 | +$300 (+18.8%) | −$1,300 (-40.6%) | $1,713 – $2,125 | 8 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in May 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Back of the Yards vs. Chicago — May 2025
| Bedrooms | Back of the Yards Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $995 | $1,398 | −$402 (-28.8%) |
| 1BR | $1,325 | $1,575 | −$250 (-15.9%) |
| 2BR | $2,205 | $1,900 | +$305 (+16.1%) |
| 2BR | $1,450 | $1,900 | −$450 (-23.7%) |
| 3BR | $1,900 | $2,200 | −$300 (-13.6%) |
| 3BR | $2,400 | $2,200 | +$200 (+9.1%) |
| 4BR | $1,900 | $2,948 | −$1,047 (-35.5%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in May 2025.