Monthly Rent Report
Near West Side Rent Report — April 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60612, Chicago, from 418 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Near West Side was $2,503 in April 2025, up 3.5% (+$84) from March 2025 and up 6.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,973 and $2,840. That puts Near West Side $916 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,588. The month's figures are based on 418 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. March 2025 | Vs. April 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,275 | −$112 (-4.7%) | −$9 (-0.4%) | $2,170 – $2,418 | 53 |
| Studio | $2,480 | +$93 (+3.9%) | +$196 (+8.6%) | $2,398 – $2,530 | 19 |
| 1BR | $2,503 | +$84 (+3.5%) | +$146 (+6.2%) | $1,973 – $2,840 | 27 |
| 1BR | $2,513 | +$94 (+3.9%) | +$156 (+6.6%) | $2,000 – $2,830 | 70 |
| 2BR | $2,200 | +$525 (+31.3%) | −$57 (-2.5%) | $1,860 – $2,249 | 5 |
| 2BR | $2,265 | +$590 (+35.2%) | +$8 (+0.3%) | $1,880 – $2,820 | 187 |
| 3BR | $2,500 | +$400 (+19.0%) | −$1,000 (-28.6%) | $2,000 – $3,124 | 43 |
| 3BR | $3,100 | +$1,000 (+47.6%) | −$400 (-11.4%) | $3,100 – $3,100 | 1 |
| 4BR | $3,248 | +$1,273 (+64.4%) | +$348 (+12.0%) | $3,000 – $3,495 | 6 |
| 4BR | $2,595 | +$620 (+31.4%) | −$305 (-10.5%) | $2,595 – $2,595 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in April 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Near West Side vs. Chicago — April 2025
| Bedrooms | Near West Side Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,275 | $1,295 | +$980 (+75.7%) |
| Studio | $2,480 | $1,295 | +$1,185 (+91.5%) |
| 1BR | $2,503 | $1,588 | +$916 (+57.7%) |
| 1BR | $2,513 | $1,588 | +$926 (+58.3%) |
| 2BR | $2,200 | $1,928 | +$273 (+14.1%) |
| 2BR | $2,265 | $1,928 | +$338 (+17.5%) |
| 3BR | $2,500 | $2,473 | +$28 (+1.1%) |
| 3BR | $3,100 | $2,473 | +$628 (+25.4%) |
| 4BR | $3,248 | $3,075 | +$173 (+5.6%) |
| 4BR | $2,595 | $3,075 | −$480 (-15.6%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in April 2025.