Monthly Rent Report
Old Town Rent Report — August 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60610, Chicago, from 5,708 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Old Town was $1,785 in August 2025, down 33.0% (−$877) from July 2025 and down 24.1% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,785 and $1,785. That puts Old Town $204 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,581. The month's figures are based on 5,708 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. July 2025 | Vs. August 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,050 | −$396 (-16.2%) | −$13 (-0.6%) | $1,695 – $2,430 | 962 |
| Studio | $2,321 | −$125 (-5.1%) | +$258 (+12.5%) | $2,243 – $2,440 | 9 |
| 1BR | $1,785 | −$877 (-33.0%) | −$568 (-24.1%) | $1,785 – $1,785 | 1 |
| 1BR | $2,437 | −$225 (-8.5%) | +$84 (+3.6%) | $2,212 – $2,796 | 3,440 |
| 2BR | $4,086 | −$51 (-1.2%) | +$471 (+13.0%) | $3,604 – $4,600 | 1,161 |
| 2BR | $3,628 | −$509 (-12.3%) | +$13 (+0.4%) | $3,295 – $3,850 | 5 |
| 3BR | $4,150 | −$372 (-8.2%) | −$925 (-18.2%) | $4,150 – $4,150 | 1 |
| 3BR | $6,083 | +$1,561 (+34.5%) | +$1,008 (+19.9%) | $4,895 – $8,195 | 116 |
| 4BR | $8,900 | +$1,000 (+12.7%) | +$400 (+4.7%) | $8,900 – $8,900 | 1 |
| 4BR | $1,306 | −$6,594 (-83.5%) | −$7,194 (-84.6%) | $1,306 – $8,900 | 10 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in August 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Old Town vs. Chicago — August 2025
| Bedrooms | Old Town Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,050 | $1,350 | +$700 (+51.9%) |
| Studio | $2,321 | $1,350 | +$971 (+71.9%) |
| 1BR | $1,785 | $1,581 | +$204 (+12.9%) |
| 1BR | $2,437 | $1,581 | +$856 (+54.1%) |
| 2BR | $4,086 | $1,880 | +$2,206 (+117.3%) |
| 2BR | $3,628 | $1,880 | +$1,748 (+93.0%) |
| 3BR | $4,150 | $2,475 | +$1,675 (+67.7%) |
| 3BR | $6,083 | $2,475 | +$3,608 (+145.8%) |
| 4BR | $8,900 | $3,180 | +$5,720 (+179.9%) |
| 4BR | $1,306 | $3,180 | −$1,874 (-58.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in August 2025.