Monthly Rent Report
Near West Side Rent Report — July 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60612, Chicago, from 296 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Near West Side was $2,150 in July 2025, up 43.3% (+$650) from June 2025 and up 16.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,673 and $2,468. That puts Near West Side $550 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,600. The month's figures are based on 296 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. June 2025 | Vs. July 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,158 | −$90 (-4.0%) | +$650 (+43.1%) | $2,016 – $2,337 | 14 |
| Studio | $2,158 | −$90 (-4.0%) | +$650 (+43.1%) | $2,016 – $2,337 | 14 |
| 1BR | $2,150 | +$650 (+43.3%) | +$300 (+16.2%) | $1,673 – $2,468 | 39 |
| 1BR | $1,400 | −$100 (-6.7%) | −$450 (-24.3%) | $1,400 – $1,400 | 1 |
| 2BR | $2,298 | −$102 (-4.3%) | −$102 (-4.3%) | $2,000 – $2,700 | 104 |
| 2BR | $2,975 | +$575 (+24.0%) | +$575 (+24.0%) | $2,975 – $2,975 | 1 |
| 3BR | $2,700 | +$100 (+3.8%) | +$700 (+35.0%) | $2,200 – $3,250 | 91 |
| 3BR | $4,250 | +$1,650 (+63.5%) | +$2,250 (+112.5%) | $4,250 – $4,250 | 1 |
| 4BR | $2,500 | −$350 (-12.3%) | $0 (0.0%) | $1,988 – $2,975 | 14 |
| 4BR | $2,250 | −$600 (-21.1%) | −$250 (-10.0%) | $2,250 – $2,250 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in July 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Near West Side vs. Chicago — July 2025
| Bedrooms | Near West Side Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,158 | $1,344 | +$814 (+60.6%) |
| Studio | $2,158 | $1,344 | +$814 (+60.6%) |
| 1BR | $2,150 | $1,600 | +$550 (+34.4%) |
| 1BR | $1,400 | $1,600 | −$200 (-12.5%) |
| 2BR | $2,298 | $1,961 | +$337 (+17.2%) |
| 2BR | $2,975 | $1,961 | +$1,014 (+51.7%) |
| 3BR | $2,700 | $2,500 | +$200 (+8.0%) |
| 3BR | $4,250 | $2,500 | +$1,750 (+70.0%) |
| 4BR | $2,500 | $3,044 | −$544 (-17.9%) |
| 4BR | $2,250 | $3,044 | −$794 (-26.1%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in July 2025.