Asking rents in ZIP 60603, Chicago, from 319 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Loop was $2,490 in February 2026, down 16.5% (−$491) from January 2026 and up 11.9% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,461 and $2,549. That puts Loop $804 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,686. The month's figures are based on 319 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,263 | −$145 (-6.0%) | +$238 (+11.8%) | $2,203 – $2,285 | 124 |
| 1BR | $2,490 | −$491 (-16.5%) | +$265 (+11.9%) | $2,461 – $2,549 | 142 |
| 2BR | $3,329 | +$1,269 (+61.6%) | +$209 (+6.7%) | $3,253 – $3,422 | 36 |
| 4BR | $5,672 | +$94 (+1.7%) | — | $5,531 – $5,953 | 17 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Loop Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,263 | $1,323 | +$941 (+71.1%) |
| 1BR | $2,490 | $1,686 | +$804 (+47.7%) |
| 2BR | $3,329 | $1,829 | +$1,500 (+82.0%) |
| 4BR | $5,672 | $3,083 | +$2,590 (+84.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in February 2026.