Monthly Rent Report
Back of the Yards Rent Report — June 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60609, Chicago, from 32 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Back of the Yards was $1,600 in June 2025, up 20.8% (+$275) from May 2025 and up 33.9% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,600 and $1,600. That puts Back of the Yards in line with the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,600. The month's figures are based on 32 listings across 11 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. May 2025 | Vs. June 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $990 | −$5 (-0.5%) | +$115 (+13.1%) | $990 – $990 | 3 |
| Studio | $1,400 | +$405 (+40.7%) | +$525 (+60.0%) | $1,400 – $1,400 | 1 |
| 1BR | $1,600 | +$275 (+20.8%) | +$405 (+33.9%) | $1,600 – $1,600 | 1 |
| 2BR | $1,450 | $0 (0.0%) | +$88 (+6.4%) | $1,400 – $1,600 | 3 |
| 2BR | $1,679 | +$229 (+15.8%) | +$317 (+23.2%) | $1,584 – $1,679 | 4 |
| 3BR | $1,475 | −$425 (-22.4%) | +$125 (+9.3%) | $1,400 – $1,500 | 8 |
| 3BR | $1,650 | −$250 (-13.2%) | +$300 (+22.2%) | $1,650 – $1,650 | 1 |
| 4BR | $5,000 | +$3,100 (+163.2%) | +$2,100 (+72.4%) | $3,650 – $5,000 | 3 |
| 4BR | $4,800 | +$2,900 (+152.6%) | +$1,900 (+65.5%) | $4,800 – $4,800 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in June 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Back of the Yards vs. Chicago — June 2025
| Bedrooms | Back of the Yards Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $990 | $1,325 | −$335 (-25.3%) |
| Studio | $1,400 | $1,325 | +$75 (+5.7%) |
| 1BR | $1,600 | $1,600 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 2BR | $1,450 | $1,900 | −$450 (-23.7%) |
| 2BR | $1,679 | $1,900 | −$221 (-11.6%) |
| 3BR | $1,475 | $2,400 | −$925 (-38.5%) |
| 3BR | $1,650 | $2,400 | −$750 (-31.3%) |
| 4BR | $5,000 | $3,100 | +$1,900 (+61.3%) |
| 4BR | $4,800 | $3,100 | +$1,700 (+54.8%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in June 2025.