Asking rents in ZIP 60609, Chicago, from 193 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Back of the Yards was $1,173 in December 2025, up 24.1% (+$228) from November 2025 and up 31.0% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $995 and $1,395. That puts Back of the Yards $403 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,575. The month's figures are based on 193 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. November 2025 | Vs. December 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,095 | +$100 (+10.1%) | −$100 (-8.4%) | $1,095 – $1,648 | 3 |
| 1BR | $1,173 | +$228 (+24.1%) | +$278 (+31.0%) | $995 – $1,395 | 16 |
| 2BR | $1,718 | +$32 (+1.9%) | +$32 (+1.9%) | $1,250 – $2,205 | 68 |
| 3BR | $2,000 | +$300 (+17.6%) | +$400 (+25.0%) | $1,850 – $2,400 | 90 |
| 4BR | $3,500 | +$1,000 (+40.0%) | +$1,805 (+106.5%) | $2,450 – $4,800 | 11 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in December 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Back of the Yards Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,095 | $1,295 | −$200 (-15.4%) |
| 1BR | $1,173 | $1,575 | −$402 (-25.6%) |
| 2BR | $1,718 | $1,871 | −$153 (-8.2%) |
| 3BR | $2,000 | $2,435 | −$435 (-17.9%) |
| 4BR | $3,500 | $2,899 | +$601 (+20.7%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in December 2025.