Monthly Rent Report
Near West Side Rent Report — August 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60612, Chicago, from 739 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Near West Side was $2,404 in August 2025, up 71.7% (+$1,004) from July 2025 and up 79.7% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,895 and $2,594. That puts Near West Side $823 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,581. The month's figures are based on 739 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. July 2025 | Vs. August 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,150 | −$1,007 (-46.7%) | −$869 (-43.0%) | $1,150 – $1,150 | 1 |
| Studio | $2,337 | +$180 (+8.3%) | +$318 (+15.8%) | $2,145 – $2,386 | 67 |
| 1BR | $2,404 | +$1,004 (+71.7%) | +$1,067 (+79.7%) | $1,895 – $2,594 | 120 |
| 1BR | $2,300 | +$900 (+64.3%) | +$963 (+72.0%) | $2,300 – $2,300 | 1 |
| 2BR | $2,485 | +$187 (+8.1%) | −$240 (-8.8%) | $2,000 – $2,963 | 310 |
| 2BR | $2,200 | −$98 (-4.3%) | −$525 (-19.3%) | $2,200 – $2,200 | 1 |
| 3BR | $2,595 | −$1,655 (-38.9%) | +$195 (+8.1%) | $2,350 – $3,500 | 183 |
| 3BR | $1,964 | −$2,286 (-53.8%) | −$436 (-18.2%) | $1,822 – $2,107 | 2 |
| 4BR | $2,300 | −$200 (-8.0%) | −$695 (-23.2%) | $2,250 – $2,675 | 7 |
| 4BR | $2,850 | +$350 (+14.0%) | −$145 (-4.8%) | $2,300 – $4,100 | 36 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in August 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Near West Side vs. Chicago — August 2025
| Bedrooms | Near West Side Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,150 | $1,350 | −$200 (-14.8%) |
| Studio | $2,337 | $1,350 | +$987 (+73.1%) |
| 1BR | $2,404 | $1,581 | +$823 (+52.1%) |
| 1BR | $2,300 | $1,581 | +$719 (+45.5%) |
| 2BR | $2,485 | $1,880 | +$605 (+32.2%) |
| 2BR | $2,200 | $1,880 | +$320 (+17.0%) |
| 3BR | $2,595 | $2,475 | +$120 (+4.8%) |
| 3BR | $1,964 | $2,475 | −$511 (-20.6%) |
| 4BR | $2,300 | $3,180 | −$880 (-27.7%) |
| 4BR | $2,850 | $3,180 | −$330 (-10.4%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in August 2025.