Monthly Rent Report
South Chicago Rent Report — March 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60617, Chicago, from 857 listings.
Median 1BR rent in South Chicago was $1,050 in March 2025, down 8.7% (−$100) from February 2025 and up 10.5% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,050 and $1,050. That puts South Chicago $471 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,521. The month's figures are based on 857 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. February 2025 | Vs. March 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,455 | +$350 (+31.7%) | +$605 (+71.2%) | $1,403 – $1,500 | 7 |
| Studio | $1,455 | +$350 (+31.7%) | +$605 (+71.2%) | $1,376 – $1,500 | 10 |
| 1BR | $1,050 | −$100 (-8.7%) | +$100 (+10.5%) | $1,050 – $1,050 | 3 |
| 1BR | $1,025 | −$125 (-10.9%) | +$75 (+7.9%) | $900 – $1,050 | 143 |
| 2BR | $1,350 | +$60 (+4.7%) | +$250 (+22.7%) | $1,350 – $1,350 | 1 |
| 2BR | $1,350 | +$60 (+4.7%) | +$250 (+22.7%) | $1,250 – $1,500 | 156 |
| 3BR | $1,700 | $0 (0.0%) | +$300 (+21.4%) | $1,500 – $1,890 | 348 |
| 3BR | $1,250 | −$450 (-26.5%) | −$150 (-10.7%) | $1,125 – $1,375 | 2 |
| 4BR | $1,900 | −$200 (-9.5%) | +$100 (+5.6%) | $1,900 – $1,900 | 1 |
| 4BR | $1,800 | −$300 (-14.3%) | $0 (0.0%) | $1,775 – $2,400 | 147 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in March 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
South Chicago vs. Chicago — March 2025
| Bedrooms | South Chicago Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,455 | $1,275 | +$180 (+14.1%) |
| Studio | $1,455 | $1,275 | +$180 (+14.1%) |
| 1BR | $1,050 | $1,521 | −$471 (-31.0%) |
| 1BR | $1,025 | $1,521 | −$496 (-32.6%) |
| 2BR | $1,350 | $1,850 | −$500 (-27.0%) |
| 2BR | $1,350 | $1,850 | −$500 (-27.0%) |
| 3BR | $1,700 | $2,475 | −$775 (-31.3%) |
| 3BR | $1,250 | $2,475 | −$1,225 (-49.5%) |
| 4BR | $1,900 | $2,923 | −$1,022 (-35.0%) |
| 4BR | $1,800 | $2,923 | −$1,122 (-38.4%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in March 2025.