Monthly Rent Report
Lincoln Square Rent Report — May 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60625, Chicago, from 61 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Lincoln Square was $1,425 in May 2025, down 8.1% (−$125) from April 2025 and down 20.8% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,406 and $1,425. That puts Lincoln Square $150 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,575. The month's figures are based on 61 listings across 9 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2025 | Vs. May 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,230 | +$80 (+7.0%) | −$170 (-12.1%) | $1,190 – $1,263 | 3 |
| 1BR | $1,425 | −$125 (-8.1%) | −$375 (-20.8%) | $1,406 – $1,425 | 4 |
| 1BR | $1,600 | +$50 (+3.2%) | −$200 (-11.1%) | $1,571 – $1,656 | 8 |
| 2BR | $1,795 | −$100 (-5.3%) | +$100 (+5.9%) | $1,795 – $1,795 | 32 |
| 2BR | $1,750 | −$145 (-7.7%) | +$55 (+3.2%) | $1,625 – $2,250 | 7 |
| 3BR | $1,895 | −$605 (-24.2%) | −$605 (-24.2%) | $1,895 – $1,895 | 1 |
| 3BR | $1,950 | −$550 (-22.0%) | −$550 (-22.0%) | $1,925 – $1,950 | 3 |
| 4BR | $3,775 | −$1,025 (-21.4%) | +$776 (+25.9%) | $3,775 – $3,775 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in May 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Lincoln Square vs. Chicago — May 2025
| Bedrooms | Lincoln Square Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,230 | $1,398 | −$167 (-12.0%) |
| 1BR | $1,425 | $1,575 | −$150 (-9.5%) |
| 1BR | $1,600 | $1,575 | +$25 (+1.6%) |
| 2BR | $1,795 | $1,900 | −$105 (-5.5%) |
| 2BR | $1,750 | $1,900 | −$150 (-7.9%) |
| 3BR | $1,895 | $2,200 | −$305 (-13.9%) |
| 3BR | $1,950 | $2,200 | −$250 (-11.4%) |
| 4BR | $3,775 | $2,948 | +$828 (+28.1%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in May 2025.