Asking rents in ZIP 60612, Chicago, from 31 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Near West Side was $2,750 in December 2025, up 111.5% (+$1,450) from November 2025 and up 34.0% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,750 and $2,750. That puts Near West Side $1,175 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,575. The month's figures are based on 31 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. November 2025 | Vs. December 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,155 | +$1,160 (+116.6%) | −$35 (-1.6%) | $1,821 – $2,235 | 17 |
| 1BR | $2,750 | +$1,450 (+111.5%) | +$697 (+34.0%) | $2,750 – $2,750 | 1 |
| 2BR | $2,575 | +$325 (+14.4%) | +$575 (+28.7%) | $2,538 – $2,613 | 2 |
| 3BR | $1,400 | −$812 (-36.7%) | −$550 (-28.2%) | $1,400 – $1,400 | 1 |
| 4BR | $2,249 | −$1,851 (-45.1%) | −$301 (-11.8%) | $2,249 – $2,587 | 6 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in December 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Near West Side Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,155 | $1,295 | +$860 (+66.4%) |
| 1BR | $2,750 | $1,575 | +$1,175 (+74.6%) |
| 2BR | $2,575 | $1,871 | +$704 (+37.6%) |
| 3BR | $1,400 | $2,435 | −$1,035 (-42.5%) |
| 4BR | $2,249 | $2,899 | −$650 (-22.4%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in December 2025.