Asking rents in ZIP 60609, Chicago, from 108 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Back of the Yards was $1,395 in January 2026, up 19.0% (+$223) from December 2025 and up 3.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,250 and $1,495. That puts Back of the Yards $100 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,495. The month's figures are based on 108 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,095 | $0 (0.0%) | +$120 (+12.3%) | $1,095 – $1,095 | 7 |
| 1BR | $1,395 | +$223 (+19.0%) | +$45 (+3.3%) | $1,250 – $1,495 | 20 |
| 2BR | $2,205 | +$487 (+28.3%) | +$805 (+57.5%) | $2,205 – $2,205 | 18 |
| 3BR | $2,400 | +$400 (+20.0%) | +$1,125 (+88.2%) | $2,000 – $2,400 | 37 |
| 4BR | $3,500 | $0 (0.0%) | +$1,605 (+84.7%) | $2,213 – $4,100 | 19 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Back of the Yards Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,095 | $1,300 | −$205 (-15.8%) |
| 1BR | $1,395 | $1,495 | −$100 (-6.7%) |
| 2BR | $2,205 | $2,026 | +$180 (+8.9%) |
| 3BR | $2,400 | $2,400 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 4BR | $3,500 | $3,095 | +$405 (+13.1%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in January 2026.