Monthly Rent Report
Near West Side Rent Report — September 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60612, Chicago, from 522 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Near West Side was $2,569 in September 2025, up 6.9% (+$165) from August 2025 and up 25.1% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,280 and $2,630. That puts Near West Side $944 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,625. The month's figures are based on 522 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. August 2025 | Vs. September 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,550 | +$400 (+34.8%) | −$434 (-21.9%) | $1,550 – $1,550 | 1 |
| Studio | $2,141 | +$991 (+86.2%) | +$157 (+7.9%) | $2,027 – $2,316 | 38 |
| 1BR | $2,569 | +$165 (+6.9%) | +$516 (+25.1%) | $2,280 – $2,630 | 67 |
| 1BR | $2,569 | +$165 (+6.9%) | +$516 (+25.1%) | $2,270 – $2,630 | 74 |
| 2BR | $2,490 | +$5 (+0.2%) | +$811 (+48.3%) | $2,185 – $2,960 | 215 |
| 2BR | $2,625 | +$140 (+5.6%) | +$946 (+56.3%) | $2,625 – $2,625 | 1 |
| 3BR | $2,500 | +$536 (+27.3%) | +$550 (+28.2%) | $2,500 – $2,500 | 1 |
| 3BR | $3,000 | +$1,036 (+52.7%) | +$1,050 (+53.8%) | $2,495 – $4,800 | 81 |
| 4BR | $3,000 | +$700 (+30.4%) | −$375 (-11.1%) | $2,850 – $4,191 | 19 |
| 4BR | $2,995 | +$695 (+30.2%) | −$380 (-11.3%) | $2,850 – $3,145 | 16 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in September 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Near West Side vs. Chicago — September 2025
| Bedrooms | Near West Side Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,550 | $1,325 | +$225 (+17.0%) |
| Studio | $2,141 | $1,325 | +$816 (+61.6%) |
| 1BR | $2,569 | $1,625 | +$944 (+58.1%) |
| 1BR | $2,569 | $1,625 | +$944 (+58.1%) |
| 2BR | $2,490 | $1,963 | +$528 (+26.9%) |
| 2BR | $2,625 | $1,963 | +$663 (+33.8%) |
| 3BR | $2,500 | $2,400 | +$100 (+4.2%) |
| 3BR | $3,000 | $2,400 | +$600 (+25.0%) |
| 4BR | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 4BR | $2,995 | $3,000 | −$5 (-0.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in September 2025.