Asking rents in ZIP 60653, Chicago, from 28 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Bronzeville was $1,290 in December 2025, up 5.3% (+$65) from November 2025 and up 5.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,290 and $1,290. That puts Bronzeville $285 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,575. The month's figures are based on 28 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. November 2025 | Vs. December 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $912 | −$73 (-7.4%) | −$1,988 (-68.6%) | $912 – $912 | 1 |
| 1BR | $1,290 | +$65 (+5.3%) | +$65 (+5.3%) | $1,290 – $1,290 | 1 |
| 2BR | $1,950 | +$415 (+27.0%) | −$420 (-17.7%) | $1,950 – $1,950 | 1 |
| 3BR | $2,175 | +$75 (+3.6%) | −$625 (-22.3%) | $2,163 – $2,188 | 2 |
| 4BR | $3,100 | −$2,075 (-40.1%) | −$500 (-13.9%) | $2,200 – $3,700 | 23 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in December 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Bronzeville Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $912 | $1,295 | −$383 (-29.6%) |
| 1BR | $1,290 | $1,575 | −$285 (-18.1%) |
| 2BR | $1,950 | $1,871 | +$79 (+4.2%) |
| 3BR | $2,175 | $2,435 | −$260 (-10.7%) |
| 4BR | $3,100 | $2,899 | +$201 (+6.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in December 2025.