Asking rents in ZIP 60653, Chicago, from 417 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Bronzeville was $1,747 in September 2025, up 36.6% (+$468) from August 2025 and up 16.8% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,513 and $1,981. That puts Bronzeville $122 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,625. The month's figures are based on 417 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. August 2025 | Vs. September 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,095 | −$960 (-46.7%) | +$300 (+37.7%) | $1,005 – $1,178 | 18 |
| Studio | $912 | −$1,143 (-55.6%) | +$117 (+14.7%) | $912 – $912 | 1 |
| 1BR | $1,747 | +$468 (+36.6%) | +$252 (+16.8%) | $1,513 – $1,981 | 2 |
| 1BR | $1,625 | +$346 (+27.1%) | +$130 (+8.7%) | $1,445 – $1,795 | 63 |
| 2BR | $1,795 | −$143 (-7.4%) | +$150 (+9.1%) | $1,495 – $1,995 | 220 |
| 2BR | $1,554 | −$384 (-19.8%) | −$91 (-5.5%) | $1,554 – $2,165 | 4 |
| 3BR | $2,150 | +$300 (+16.2%) | +$250 (+13.2%) | $2,125 – $2,175 | 2 |
| 3BR | $2,300 | +$450 (+24.3%) | +$400 (+21.1%) | $2,000 – $2,850 | 72 |
| 4BR | $1,900 | −$1,600 (-45.7%) | −$800 (-29.6%) | $1,900 – $2,650 | 15 |
| 4BR | $1,900 | −$1,600 (-45.7%) | −$800 (-29.6%) | $1,900 – $3,375 | 18 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in September 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Bronzeville Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,095 | $1,325 | −$230 (-17.4%) |
| Studio | $912 | $1,325 | −$413 (-31.2%) |
| 1BR | $1,747 | $1,625 | +$122 (+7.5%) |
| 1BR | $1,625 | $1,625 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 2BR | $1,795 | $1,963 | −$167 (-8.5%) |
| 2BR | $1,554 | $1,963 | −$409 (-20.8%) |
| 3BR | $2,150 | $2,400 | −$250 (-10.4%) |
| 3BR | $2,300 | $2,400 | −$100 (-4.2%) |
| 4BR | $1,900 | $3,000 | −$1,100 (-36.7%) |
| 4BR | $1,900 | $3,000 | −$1,100 (-36.7%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in September 2025.