Monthly Rent Report
Back of the Yards Rent Report — September 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60609, Chicago, from 200 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Back of the Yards was $1,400 in September 2025, up 55.6% (+$500) from August 2025 and unchanged year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $995 and $2,200. That puts Back of the Yards $225 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,625. The month's figures are based on 200 listings across 11 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. August 2025 | Vs. September 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,043 | +$53 (+5.3%) | +$48 (+4.8%) | $1,016 – $1,069 | 2 |
| 1BR | $1,400 | +$500 (+55.6%) | $0 (0.0%) | $995 – $2,200 | 13 |
| 1BR | $1,348 | +$448 (+49.7%) | −$52 (-3.8%) | $971 – $1,400 | 12 |
| 2BR | $1,963 | +$413 (+26.6%) | +$813 (+70.7%) | $1,459 – $2,205 | 76 |
| 2BR | $1,800 | +$250 (+16.1%) | +$650 (+56.5%) | $1,800 – $1,800 | 1 |
| 3BR | $1,648 | −$152 (-8.5%) | +$473 (+40.2%) | $1,624 – $1,671 | 2 |
| 3BR | $2,400 | +$600 (+33.3%) | +$1,225 (+104.3%) | $2,400 – $2,400 | 75 |
| 4BR | $2,560 | +$310 (+13.8%) | +$860 (+50.6%) | $2,300 – $4,800 | 12 |
| 4BR | $1,525 | −$725 (-32.2%) | −$175 (-10.3%) | $1,525 – $1,525 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in September 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Back of the Yards vs. Chicago — September 2025
| Bedrooms | Back of the Yards Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,043 | $1,325 | −$282 (-21.3%) |
| 1BR | $1,400 | $1,625 | −$225 (-13.8%) |
| 1BR | $1,348 | $1,625 | −$277 (-17.1%) |
| 2BR | $1,963 | $1,963 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 2BR | $1,800 | $1,963 | −$162 (-8.3%) |
| 3BR | $1,648 | $2,400 | −$752 (-31.4%) |
| 3BR | $2,400 | $2,400 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 4BR | $2,560 | $3,000 | −$440 (-14.7%) |
| 4BR | $1,525 | $3,000 | −$1,475 (-49.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in September 2025.