Monthly Rent Report
Near West Side Rent Report — March 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60612, Chicago, from 678 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Near West Side was $2,419 in March 2025, up 51.2% (+$819) from February 2025 and up 36.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,995 and $2,665. That puts Near West Side $898 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,521. The month's figures are based on 678 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. February 2025 | Vs. March 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,387 | +$1,462 (+158.1%) | +$466 (+24.3%) | $2,271 – $2,415 | 55 |
| Studio | $2,376 | +$1,451 (+156.8%) | +$455 (+23.7%) | $2,256 – $2,404 | 60 |
| 1BR | $2,419 | +$819 (+51.2%) | +$644 (+36.3%) | $1,995 – $2,665 | 152 |
| 1BR | $1,995 | +$395 (+24.7%) | +$220 (+12.4%) | $1,995 – $1,995 | 1 |
| 2BR | $1,675 | −$725 (-30.2%) | +$675 (+67.5%) | $1,613 – $1,738 | 2 |
| 2BR | $2,265 | −$135 (-5.6%) | +$1,265 (+126.5%) | $1,850 – $2,700 | 287 |
| 3BR | $2,350 | +$350 (+17.5%) | +$350 (+17.5%) | $2,000 – $2,700 | 86 |
| 3BR | $2,100 | +$100 (+5.0%) | +$100 (+5.0%) | $2,100 – $2,100 | 3 |
| 4BR | $1,975 | −$1,075 (-35.2%) | −$925 (-31.9%) | $1,800 – $3,000 | 20 |
| 4BR | $1,800 | −$1,250 (-41.0%) | −$1,100 (-37.9%) | $1,800 – $1,800 | 4 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in March 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Near West Side vs. Chicago — March 2025
| Bedrooms | Near West Side Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,387 | $1,275 | +$1,112 (+87.2%) |
| Studio | $2,376 | $1,275 | +$1,101 (+86.3%) |
| 1BR | $2,419 | $1,521 | +$898 (+59.0%) |
| 1BR | $1,995 | $1,521 | +$474 (+31.1%) |
| 2BR | $1,675 | $1,850 | −$175 (-9.5%) |
| 2BR | $2,265 | $1,850 | +$415 (+22.4%) |
| 3BR | $2,350 | $2,475 | −$125 (-5.1%) |
| 3BR | $2,100 | $2,475 | −$375 (-15.2%) |
| 4BR | $1,975 | $2,923 | −$947 (-32.4%) |
| 4BR | $1,800 | $2,923 | −$1,122 (-38.4%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in March 2025.