Monthly Rent Report
Near West Side Rent Report — October 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60612, Chicago, from 39 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Near West Side was $2,444 in October 2025, down 4.9% (−$125) from September 2025 and up 88.0% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,444 and $2,444. That puts Near West Side $959 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,485. The month's figures are based on 39 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. September 2025 | Vs. October 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,028 | +$478 (+30.8%) | +$428 (+26.8%) | $1,966 – $2,082 | 10 |
| 1BR | $2,444 | −$125 (-4.9%) | +$1,144 (+88.0%) | $2,444 – $2,444 | 1 |
| 2BR | $1,650 | −$975 (-37.1%) | −$50 (-2.9%) | $1,650 – $1,650 | 1 |
| 3BR | $2,675 | +$175 (+7.0%) | +$678 (+33.9%) | $2,471 – $3,775 | 24 |
| 4BR | $3,473 | +$473 (+15.8%) | −$1,027 (-22.8%) | $3,234 – $3,711 | 2 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in October 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Near West Side vs. Chicago — October 2025
| Bedrooms | Near West Side Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,028 | $1,323 | +$706 (+53.3%) |
| 1BR | $2,444 | $1,485 | +$959 (+64.6%) |
| 2BR | $1,650 | $1,909 | −$258 (-13.5%) |
| 3BR | $2,675 | $2,350 | +$325 (+13.8%) |
| 4BR | $3,473 | $2,825 | +$648 (+22.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in October 2025.