Asking rents in ZIP 60616, Chicago, from 46 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Chinatown was $2,259 in February 2026, up 61.4% (+$859) from January 2026 and up 58.0% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,259 and $2,259. That puts Chinatown $573 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,686. The month's figures are based on 46 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,150 | −$75 (-6.1%) | −$289 (-20.1%) | $1,098 – $1,220 | 37 |
| 1BR | $2,259 | +$859 (+61.4%) | +$829 (+58.0%) | $2,259 – $2,259 | 1 |
| 2BR | $3,134 | +$250 (+8.7%) | +$1,309 (+71.7%) | $3,079 – $3,177 | 4 |
| 3BR | $1,744 | −$101 (-5.5%) | −$101 (-5.5%) | $1,744 – $2,047 | 3 |
| 4BR | $2,169 | −$1,703 (-44.0%) | +$71 (+3.4%) | $2,169 – $2,169 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Chinatown Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,150 | $1,323 | −$172 (-13.0%) |
| 1BR | $2,259 | $1,686 | +$573 (+34.0%) |
| 2BR | $3,134 | $1,829 | +$1,305 (+71.4%) |
| 3BR | $1,744 | $2,500 | −$756 (-30.2%) |
| 4BR | $2,169 | $3,083 | −$913 (-29.6%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in February 2026.