Monthly Rent Report
Old Town Rent Report — May 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60610, Chicago, from 325 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Old Town was $2,245 in May 2025, down 7.2% (−$175) from April 2025 and down 14.1% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,220 and $2,270. That puts Old Town $670 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,575. The month's figures are based on 325 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2025 | Vs. May 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,718 | +$623 (+29.7%) | +$818 (+43.1%) | $2,021 – $2,730 | 55 |
| Studio | $2,218 | +$123 (+5.9%) | +$318 (+16.7%) | $2,155 – $2,359 | 7 |
| 1BR | $2,245 | −$175 (-7.2%) | −$367 (-14.1%) | $2,220 – $2,270 | 2 |
| 1BR | $2,945 | +$525 (+21.7%) | +$333 (+12.7%) | $2,630 – $3,019 | 146 |
| 2BR | $4,361 | +$66 (+1.5%) | +$1,011 (+30.2%) | $3,695 – $4,488 | 73 |
| 2BR | $3,900 | −$395 (-9.2%) | +$550 (+16.4%) | $3,900 – $3,900 | 1 |
| 3BR | $5,925 | +$1,700 (+40.2%) | +$775 (+15.0%) | $5,787 – $6,027 | 29 |
| 3BR | $5,600 | +$1,375 (+32.5%) | +$450 (+8.7%) | $5,600 – $5,600 | 1 |
| 4BR | $4,975 | −$7,525 (-60.2%) | +$575 (+13.1%) | $4,575 – $11,625 | 10 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in May 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Old Town vs. Chicago — May 2025
| Bedrooms | Old Town Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,718 | $1,398 | +$1,321 (+94.5%) |
| Studio | $2,218 | $1,398 | +$821 (+58.7%) |
| 1BR | $2,245 | $1,575 | +$670 (+42.5%) |
| 1BR | $2,945 | $1,575 | +$1,370 (+87.0%) |
| 2BR | $4,361 | $1,900 | +$2,461 (+129.5%) |
| 2BR | $3,900 | $1,900 | +$2,000 (+105.3%) |
| 3BR | $5,925 | $2,200 | +$3,725 (+169.3%) |
| 3BR | $5,600 | $2,200 | +$3,400 (+154.5%) |
| 4BR | $4,975 | $2,948 | +$2,028 (+68.8%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in May 2025.