Asking rents in ZIP 60609, Chicago, from 10 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Back of the Yards was $1,395 in February 2026, flat versus January 2026 and down 0.4% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,395 and $1,395. That puts Back of the Yards $291 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,686. The month's figures are based on 10 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,145 | +$50 (+4.6%) | +$155 (+15.7%) | $1,120 – $1,170 | 2 |
| 1BR | $1,395 | $0 (0.0%) | −$5 (-0.4%) | $1,395 – $1,395 | 2 |
| 2BR | $1,250 | −$955 (-43.3%) | −$550 (-30.6%) | $1,230 – $1,550 | 3 |
| 3BR | $1,300 | −$1,100 (-45.8%) | −$500 (-27.8%) | $1,300 – $1,300 | 1 |
| 4BR | $4,800 | +$1,300 (+37.1%) | +$3,000 (+166.7%) | $4,800 – $4,800 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Back of the Yards Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,145 | $1,323 | −$177 (-13.4%) |
| 1BR | $1,395 | $1,686 | −$291 (-17.3%) |
| 2BR | $1,250 | $1,829 | −$579 (-31.6%) |
| 3BR | $1,300 | $2,500 | −$1,200 (-48.0%) |
| 4BR | $4,800 | $3,083 | +$1,718 (+55.7%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in February 2026.