Monthly Rent Report
Back of the Yards Rent Report — July 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60609, Chicago, from 131 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Back of the Yards was $1,125 in July 2025, down 29.7% (−$475) from June 2025 and down 12.5% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,013 and $1,238. That puts Back of the Yards $475 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,600. The month's figures are based on 131 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. June 2025 | Vs. July 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR | $1,125 | −$475 (-29.7%) | −$160 (-12.5%) | $1,013 – $1,238 | 2 |
| 1BR | $1,400 | −$200 (-12.5%) | +$115 (+8.9%) | $1,213 – $1,400 | 6 |
| 2BR | $1,600 | −$79 (-4.7%) | +$250 (+18.5%) | $1,350 – $1,850 | 2 |
| 2BR | $1,300 | −$379 (-22.6%) | −$50 (-3.7%) | $1,200 – $1,575 | 62 |
| 3BR | $1,600 | +$125 (+8.5%) | −$100 (-5.9%) | $1,500 – $2,084 | 38 |
| 3BR | $1,500 | +$25 (+1.7%) | −$200 (-11.8%) | $1,400 – $1,600 | 2 |
| 4BR | $1,900 | −$2,900 (-60.4%) | +$100 (+5.6%) | $1,900 – $1,900 | 1 |
| 4BR | $2,500 | −$2,300 (-47.9%) | +$700 (+38.9%) | $2,500 – $2,600 | 11 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in July 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Back of the Yards vs. Chicago — July 2025
| Bedrooms | Back of the Yards Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR | $1,125 | $1,600 | −$475 (-29.7%) |
| 1BR | $1,400 | $1,600 | −$200 (-12.5%) |
| 2BR | $1,600 | $1,961 | −$361 (-18.4%) |
| 2BR | $1,300 | $1,961 | −$661 (-33.7%) |
| 3BR | $1,600 | $2,500 | −$900 (-36.0%) |
| 3BR | $1,500 | $2,500 | −$1,000 (-40.0%) |
| 4BR | $1,900 | $3,044 | −$1,144 (-37.6%) |
| 4BR | $2,500 | $3,044 | −$544 (-17.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in July 2025.