Monthly Rent Report
South Chicago Rent Report — April 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60617, Chicago, from 824 listings.
Median 1BR rent in South Chicago was $995 in April 2025, down 5.2% (−$55) from March 2025 and up 10.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $900 and $995. That puts South Chicago $593 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,588. The month's figures are based on 824 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. March 2025 | Vs. April 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,455 | $0 (0.0%) | +$770 (+112.4%) | $1,350 – $1,455 | 5 |
| Studio | $1,455 | $0 (0.0%) | +$770 (+112.4%) | $1,403 – $1,478 | 3 |
| 1BR | $995 | −$55 (-5.2%) | +$93 (+10.2%) | $900 – $995 | 122 |
| 1BR | $1,500 | +$450 (+42.9%) | +$598 (+66.2%) | $1,500 – $1,686 | 5 |
| 2BR | $1,125 | −$225 (-16.7%) | −$75 (-6.3%) | $1,000 – $1,250 | 4 |
| 2BR | $1,290 | −$60 (-4.4%) | +$90 (+7.5%) | $1,290 – $1,495 | 85 |
| 3BR | $1,550 | −$150 (-8.8%) | +$100 (+6.9%) | $1,495 – $1,863 | 435 |
| 3BR | $1,915 | +$215 (+12.6%) | +$465 (+32.1%) | $1,915 – $1,915 | 1 |
| 4BR | $1,800 | $0 (0.0%) | −$50 (-2.7%) | $1,775 – $2,400 | 131 |
| 4BR | $2,400 | +$600 (+33.3%) | +$550 (+29.7%) | $2,400 – $2,400 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in April 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
South Chicago vs. Chicago — April 2025
| Bedrooms | South Chicago Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,455 | $1,295 | +$160 (+12.4%) |
| Studio | $1,455 | $1,295 | +$160 (+12.4%) |
| 1BR | $995 | $1,588 | −$592 (-37.3%) |
| 1BR | $1,500 | $1,588 | −$87 (-5.5%) |
| 2BR | $1,125 | $1,928 | −$802 (-41.6%) |
| 2BR | $1,290 | $1,928 | −$637 (-33.1%) |
| 3BR | $1,550 | $2,473 | −$922 (-37.3%) |
| 3BR | $1,915 | $2,473 | −$557 (-22.5%) |
| 4BR | $1,800 | $3,075 | −$1,275 (-41.5%) |
| 4BR | $2,400 | $3,075 | −$675 (-22.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in April 2025.