Monthly Rent Report
Near West Side Rent Report — June 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60612, Chicago, from 91 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Near West Side was $1,525 in June 2025, down 49.2% (−$1,475) from May 2025 and down 28.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,400 and $1,650. That puts Near West Side $75 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,600. The month's figures are based on 91 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. May 2025 | Vs. June 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,248 | −$78 (-3.4%) | +$229 (+11.3%) | $2,200 – $2,337 | 18 |
| 1BR | $1,525 | −$1,475 (-49.2%) | −$602 (-28.3%) | $1,400 – $1,650 | 4 |
| 1BR | $1,500 | −$1,500 (-50.0%) | −$627 (-29.5%) | $1,500 – $1,500 | 1 |
| 2BR | $2,400 | +$285 (+13.5%) | +$135 (+6.0%) | $2,300 – $3,500 | 9 |
| 2BR | $2,500 | +$385 (+18.2%) | +$235 (+10.4%) | $2,500 – $2,500 | 1 |
| 3BR | $2,600 | +$250 (+10.6%) | +$155 (+6.3%) | $2,373 – $3,188 | 35 |
| 3BR | $2,275 | −$75 (-3.2%) | −$170 (-7.0%) | $2,038 – $2,513 | 2 |
| 4BR | $2,850 | −$250 (-8.1%) | +$150 (+5.6%) | $2,850 – $2,850 | 1 |
| 4BR | $3,000 | −$100 (-3.2%) | +$300 (+11.1%) | $2,300 – $4,300 | 17 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in June 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Near West Side vs. Chicago — June 2025
| Bedrooms | Near West Side Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,248 | $1,325 | +$923 (+69.6%) |
| 1BR | $1,525 | $1,600 | −$75 (-4.7%) |
| 1BR | $1,500 | $1,600 | −$100 (-6.3%) |
| 2BR | $2,400 | $1,900 | +$500 (+26.3%) |
| 2BR | $2,500 | $1,900 | +$600 (+31.6%) |
| 3BR | $2,600 | $2,400 | +$200 (+8.3%) |
| 3BR | $2,275 | $2,400 | −$125 (-5.2%) |
| 4BR | $2,850 | $3,100 | −$250 (-8.1%) |
| 4BR | $3,000 | $3,100 | −$100 (-3.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in June 2025.