Asking rents in ZIP 60653, Chicago, from 7 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Bronzeville was $1,785 in February 2026, up 23.1% (+$335) from January 2026 and up 22.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,570 and $2,000. That puts Bronzeville $99 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,686. The month's figures are based on 7 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,520 | +$1,170 (+86.7%) | +$1,483 (+142.9%) | $2,520 – $2,520 | 1 |
| 1BR | $1,785 | +$335 (+23.1%) | +$325 (+22.3%) | $1,570 – $2,000 | 2 |
| 2BR | $1,858 | −$292 (-13.6%) | +$228 (+14.0%) | $1,679 – $2,036 | 2 |
| 3BR | $4,175 | +$2,025 (+94.2%) | +$1,680 (+67.3%) | $4,175 – $4,175 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Bronzeville Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,520 | $1,323 | +$1,198 (+90.5%) |
| 1BR | $1,785 | $1,686 | +$99 (+5.9%) |
| 2BR | $1,858 | $1,829 | +$29 (+1.6%) |
| 3BR | $4,175 | $2,500 | +$1,675 (+67.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in February 2026.