Asking rents in ZIP 60653, Chicago, from 28 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Bronzeville was $1,450 in January 2026, up 12.4% (+$160) from December 2025 and unchanged year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,450 and $1,450. That puts Bronzeville $45 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,495. The month's figures are based on 28 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,350 | +$438 (+48.0%) | +$275 (+25.6%) | $1,350 – $1,350 | 1 |
| 1BR | $1,450 | +$160 (+12.4%) | $0 (0.0%) | $1,450 – $1,450 | 1 |
| 2BR | $2,150 | +$200 (+10.3%) | +$855 (+66.0%) | $2,150 – $2,150 | 1 |
| 3BR | $2,150 | −$25 (-1.1%) | −$250 (-10.4%) | $2,150 – $2,150 | 2 |
| 4BR | $2,750 | −$350 (-11.3%) | $0 (0.0%) | $2,300 – $3,100 | 21 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Bronzeville Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,350 | $1,300 | +$50 (+3.8%) |
| 1BR | $1,450 | $1,495 | −$45 (-3.0%) |
| 2BR | $2,150 | $2,026 | +$125 (+6.1%) |
| 3BR | $2,150 | $2,400 | −$250 (-10.4%) |
| 4BR | $2,750 | $3,095 | −$345 (-11.1%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in January 2026.