Monthly Rent Report
Lincoln Square Rent Report — September 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60625, Chicago, from 762 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Lincoln Square was $1,625 in September 2025, up 4.8% (+$75) from August 2025 and down 29.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,625 and $1,625. That puts Lincoln Square in line with the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,625. The month's figures are based on 762 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. August 2025 | Vs. September 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,300 | −$175 (-11.9%) | +$178 (+15.8%) | $1,200 – $1,460 | 65 |
| Studio | $1,195 | −$280 (-19.0%) | +$73 (+6.5%) | $1,173 – $1,245 | 3 |
| 1BR | $1,625 | +$75 (+4.8%) | −$670 (-29.2%) | $1,625 – $1,625 | 1 |
| 1BR | $1,450 | −$100 (-6.5%) | −$845 (-36.8%) | $1,325 – $1,650 | 275 |
| 2BR | $1,795 | $0 (0.0%) | +$545 (+43.6%) | $1,695 – $1,995 | 322 |
| 2BR | $2,850 | +$1,055 (+58.8%) | +$1,600 (+128.0%) | $2,150 – $3,173 | 3 |
| 3BR | $2,538 | −$62 (-2.4%) | +$288 (+12.8%) | $2,338 – $2,995 | 72 |
| 3BR | $2,973 | +$373 (+14.3%) | +$723 (+32.1%) | $2,734 – $3,211 | 2 |
| 4BR | $4,395 | +$1,270 (+40.6%) | +$945 (+27.4%) | $4,395 – $5,449 | 6 |
| 4BR | $3,000 | −$125 (-4.0%) | −$450 (-13.0%) | $3,000 – $3,000 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in September 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Lincoln Square vs. Chicago — September 2025
| Bedrooms | Lincoln Square Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,300 | $1,325 | −$25 (-1.9%) |
| Studio | $1,195 | $1,325 | −$130 (-9.8%) |
| 1BR | $1,625 | $1,625 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 1BR | $1,450 | $1,625 | −$175 (-10.8%) |
| 2BR | $1,795 | $1,963 | −$167 (-8.5%) |
| 2BR | $2,850 | $1,963 | +$888 (+45.2%) |
| 3BR | $2,538 | $2,400 | +$138 (+5.7%) |
| 3BR | $2,973 | $2,400 | +$573 (+23.9%) |
| 4BR | $4,395 | $3,000 | +$1,395 (+46.5%) |
| 4BR | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 (0.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in September 2025.