Asking rents in ZIP 60616, Chicago, from 620 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Chinatown was $1,400 in January 2026, down 49.8% (−$1,389) from December 2025 and down 37.7% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,299 and $1,850. That puts Chinatown $95 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,495. The month's figures are based on 620 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,225 | +$55 (+4.7%) | +$72 (+6.2%) | $1,131 – $1,580 | 134 |
| 1BR | $1,400 | −$1,389 (-49.8%) | −$847 (-37.7%) | $1,299 – $1,850 | 397 |
| 2BR | $2,884 | +$5 (+0.2%) | −$266 (-8.4%) | $2,882 – $2,887 | 2 |
| 3BR | $1,845 | +$101 (+5.8%) | −$350 (-15.9%) | $1,545 – $1,845 | 69 |
| 4BR | $3,873 | +$1,595 (+70.0%) | +$1,796 (+86.5%) | $2,335 – $4,450 | 18 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Chinatown Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,225 | $1,300 | −$75 (-5.8%) |
| 1BR | $1,400 | $1,495 | −$95 (-6.4%) |
| 2BR | $2,884 | $2,026 | +$859 (+42.4%) |
| 3BR | $1,845 | $2,400 | −$555 (-23.1%) |
| 4BR | $3,873 | $3,095 | +$778 (+25.1%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in January 2026.