Asking rents in ZIP 60612, Chicago, from 10 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Near West Side was $2,400 in February 2026, down 3.0% (−$73) from January 2026 and up 50.0% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,960 and $2,500. That puts Near West Side $714 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,686. The month's figures are based on 10 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,295 | −$638 (-33.0%) | +$370 (+40.0%) | $1,295 – $1,295 | 1 |
| 1BR | $2,400 | −$73 (-3.0%) | +$800 (+50.0%) | $1,960 – $2,500 | 5 |
| 2BR | $2,450 | +$425 (+21.0%) | +$50 (+2.1%) | $2,450 – $2,450 | 1 |
| 3BR | $2,200 | −$600 (-21.4%) | −$100 (-4.3%) | $2,200 – $2,200 | 1 |
| 4BR | $2,625 | +$25 (+0.9%) | −$425 (-14.0%) | $2,437 – $2,812 | 2 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Near West Side Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,295 | $1,323 | −$27 (-2.1%) |
| 1BR | $2,400 | $1,686 | +$714 (+42.3%) |
| 2BR | $2,450 | $1,829 | +$621 (+34.0%) |
| 3BR | $2,200 | $2,500 | −$300 (-12.0%) |
| 4BR | $2,625 | $3,083 | −$458 (-14.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in February 2026.