Monthly Rent Report
Back of the Yards Rent Report — October 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60609, Chicago, from 7 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Back of the Yards was $1,335 in October 2025, down 0.9% (−$12) from September 2025 and up 33.5% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,335 and $1,335. That puts Back of the Yards $150 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,485. The month's figures are based on 7 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. September 2025 | Vs. October 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $995 | −$47 (-4.6%) | +$245 (+32.7%) | $995 – $995 | 2 |
| 1BR | $1,335 | −$12 (-0.9%) | +$335 (+33.5%) | $1,335 – $1,335 | 1 |
| 2BR | $1,100 | −$700 (-38.9%) | −$850 (-43.6%) | $1,100 – $1,100 | 1 |
| 3BR | $1,750 | +$103 (+6.2%) | +$150 (+9.4%) | $1,750 – $1,750 | 1 |
| 4BR | $1,495 | −$1,065 (-41.6%) | −$705 (-32.0%) | $1,495 – $1,495 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in October 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Back of the Yards vs. Chicago — October 2025
| Bedrooms | Back of the Yards Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $995 | $1,323 | −$327 (-24.8%) |
| 1BR | $1,335 | $1,485 | −$150 (-10.1%) |
| 2BR | $1,100 | $1,909 | −$808 (-42.4%) |
| 3BR | $1,750 | $2,350 | −$600 (-25.5%) |
| 4BR | $1,495 | $2,825 | −$1,330 (-47.1%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in October 2025.