Monthly Rent Report
Back of the Yards Rent Report — August 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60609, Chicago, from 285 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Back of the Yards was $1,400 in August 2025, up 24.4% (+$275) from July 2025 and up 27.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $995 and $1,600. That puts Back of the Yards $181 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,581. The month's figures are based on 285 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. July 2025 | Vs. August 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $990 | — | −$5 (-0.5%) | $990 – $990 | 1 |
| Studio | $990 | — | −$5 (-0.5%) | $990 – $990 | 1 |
| 1BR | $1,400 | +$275 (+24.4%) | +$300 (+27.3%) | $995 – $1,600 | 25 |
| 1BR | $900 | −$225 (-20.0%) | −$200 (-18.2%) | $900 – $900 | 1 |
| 2BR | $1,550 | +$250 (+19.2%) | +$100 (+6.9%) | $1,300 – $2,100 | 127 |
| 2BR | $1,200 | −$100 (-7.7%) | −$250 (-17.2%) | $1,200 – $1,200 | 1 |
| 3BR | $1,800 | +$200 (+12.5%) | +$550 (+44.0%) | $1,800 – $1,800 | 1 |
| 3BR | $2,195 | +$595 (+37.2%) | +$945 (+75.6%) | $1,700 – $2,400 | 109 |
| 4BR | $2,250 | +$350 (+18.4%) | +$625 (+38.5%) | $2,125 – $2,375 | 2 |
| 4BR | $2,500 | +$600 (+31.6%) | +$875 (+53.8%) | $1,900 – $2,500 | 17 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in August 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Back of the Yards vs. Chicago — August 2025
| Bedrooms | Back of the Yards Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $990 | $1,350 | −$360 (-26.7%) |
| Studio | $990 | $1,350 | −$360 (-26.7%) |
| 1BR | $1,400 | $1,581 | −$181 (-11.4%) |
| 1BR | $900 | $1,581 | −$681 (-43.1%) |
| 2BR | $1,550 | $1,880 | −$330 (-17.6%) |
| 2BR | $1,200 | $1,880 | −$680 (-36.2%) |
| 3BR | $1,800 | $2,475 | −$675 (-27.3%) |
| 3BR | $2,195 | $2,475 | −$280 (-11.3%) |
| 4BR | $2,250 | $3,180 | −$930 (-29.2%) |
| 4BR | $2,500 | $3,180 | −$680 (-21.4%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in August 2025.