Monthly Rent Report
Near West Side Rent Report — February 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60612, Chicago, from 339 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Near West Side was $1,600 in February 2025, up 6.7% (+$100) from January 2025 and up 6.7% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,600 and $1,600. That puts Near West Side $55 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,545. The month's figures are based on 339 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2025 | Vs. February 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $925 | −$1,273 (-57.9%) | −$25 (-2.6%) | $925 – $925 | 2 |
| Studio | $2,270 | +$72 (+3.3%) | +$1,320 (+138.9%) | $925 – $2,311 | 7 |
| 1BR | $1,600 | +$100 (+6.7%) | +$100 (+6.7%) | $1,600 – $1,600 | 1 |
| 1BR | $2,150 | +$650 (+43.3%) | +$650 (+43.3%) | $1,797 – $2,855 | 55 |
| 2BR | $2,400 | +$251 (+11.7%) | +$168 (+7.5%) | $2,400 – $2,400 | 1 |
| 2BR | $2,200 | +$51 (+2.4%) | −$32 (-1.5%) | $1,793 – $2,498 | 151 |
| 3BR | $2,000 | −$445 (-18.2%) | +$200 (+11.1%) | $2,000 – $2,000 | 1 |
| 3BR | $2,300 | −$145 (-5.9%) | +$500 (+27.8%) | $1,950 – $2,500 | 89 |
| 4BR | $3,050 | +$450 (+17.3%) | +$55 (+1.8%) | $2,775 – $3,850 | 18 |
| 4BR | $3,050 | +$450 (+17.3%) | +$55 (+1.8%) | $3,000 – $3,838 | 10 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Near West Side vs. Chicago — February 2025
| Bedrooms | Near West Side Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $925 | $1,289 | −$364 (-28.2%) |
| Studio | $2,270 | $1,289 | +$981 (+76.1%) |
| 1BR | $1,600 | $1,545 | +$55 (+3.6%) |
| 1BR | $2,150 | $1,545 | +$605 (+39.2%) |
| 2BR | $2,400 | $1,850 | +$550 (+29.7%) |
| 2BR | $2,200 | $1,850 | +$350 (+18.9%) |
| 3BR | $2,000 | $2,395 | −$395 (-16.5%) |
| 3BR | $2,300 | $2,395 | −$95 (-4.0%) |
| 4BR | $3,050 | $3,198 | −$148 (-4.6%) |
| 4BR | $3,050 | $3,198 | −$148 (-4.6%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 54 Chicago zip codes with listings in February 2025.