Asking rents in ZIP 60612, Chicago, from 283 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Near West Side was $2,474 in January 2026, down 10.1% (−$276) from December 2025 and up 64.9% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,271 and $2,700. That puts Near West Side $979 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,495. The month's figures are based on 283 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,933 | −$222 (-10.3%) | −$265 (-12.1%) | $1,098 – $2,043 | 15 |
| 1BR | $2,474 | −$276 (-10.1%) | +$974 (+64.9%) | $2,271 – $2,700 | 64 |
| 2BR | $2,026 | −$549 (-21.3%) | +$166 (+8.9%) | $1,786 – $2,265 | 38 |
| 3BR | $2,800 | +$1,400 (+100.0%) | +$355 (+14.5%) | $2,195 – $3,687 | 146 |
| 4BR | $2,600 | +$351 (+15.6%) | −$1,350 (-34.2%) | $2,249 – $3,000 | 17 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Near West Side Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,933 | $1,300 | +$633 (+48.7%) |
| 1BR | $2,474 | $1,495 | +$979 (+65.5%) |
| 2BR | $2,026 | $2,026 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 3BR | $2,800 | $2,400 | +$400 (+16.7%) |
| 4BR | $2,600 | $3,095 | −$495 (-16.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in January 2026.