Monthly Rent Report
South Chicago Rent Report — February 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60617, Chicago, from 518 listings.
Median 1BR rent in South Chicago was $1,150 in February 2025, up 27.8% (+$250) from January 2025 and up 29.9% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,150 and $1,150. That puts South Chicago $395 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,545. The month's figures are based on 518 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2025 | Vs. February 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,105 | +$365 (+49.3%) | +$355 (+47.3%) | $983 – $1,228 | 2 |
| Studio | $1,105 | +$365 (+49.3%) | +$355 (+47.3%) | $983 – $1,228 | 2 |
| 1BR | $1,150 | +$250 (+27.8%) | +$265 (+29.9%) | $1,150 – $1,150 | 1 |
| 1BR | $1,095 | +$195 (+21.7%) | +$210 (+23.7%) | $900 – $1,095 | 71 |
| 2BR | $1,290 | $0 (0.0%) | −$10 (-0.8%) | $1,150 – $1,450 | 85 |
| 2BR | $1,686 | +$396 (+30.7%) | +$386 (+29.7%) | $1,686 – $1,686 | 1 |
| 3BR | $1,700 | +$300 (+21.4%) | +$250 (+17.2%) | $1,500 – $1,800 | 216 |
| 3BR | $1,250 | −$150 (-10.7%) | −$200 (-13.8%) | $1,225 – $1,275 | 2 |
| 4BR | $2,100 | +$325 (+18.3%) | +$375 (+21.7%) | $1,775 – $2,400 | 100 |
| 4BR | $2,350 | +$575 (+32.4%) | +$625 (+36.2%) | $2,350 – $2,350 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
South Chicago vs. Chicago — February 2025
| Bedrooms | South Chicago Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,105 | $1,289 | −$184 (-14.3%) |
| Studio | $1,105 | $1,289 | −$184 (-14.3%) |
| 1BR | $1,150 | $1,545 | −$395 (-25.6%) |
| 1BR | $1,095 | $1,545 | −$450 (-29.1%) |
| 2BR | $1,290 | $1,850 | −$560 (-30.3%) |
| 2BR | $1,686 | $1,850 | −$164 (-8.9%) |
| 3BR | $1,700 | $2,395 | −$695 (-29.0%) |
| 3BR | $1,250 | $2,395 | −$1,145 (-47.8%) |
| 4BR | $2,100 | $3,198 | −$1,098 (-34.3%) |
| 4BR | $2,350 | $3,198 | −$848 (-26.5%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 54 Chicago zip codes with listings in February 2025.