Monthly Rent Report
South Chicago Rent Report — May 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60617, Chicago, from 307 listings.
Median 1BR rent in South Chicago was $995 in May 2025, flat versus April 2025 and up 8.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $995 and $1,025. That puts South Chicago $580 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,575. The month's figures are based on 307 listings across 11 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2025 | Vs. May 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,000 | +$1,545 (+106.2%) | +$2,315 (+338.0%) | $3,000 – $3,000 | 1 |
| 1BR | $995 | $0 (0.0%) | +$75 (+8.2%) | $995 – $1,025 | 41 |
| 1BR | $2,000 | +$1,005 (+101.0%) | +$1,080 (+117.4%) | $1,600 – $2,098 | 3 |
| 2BR | $1,290 | +$165 (+14.7%) | +$40 (+3.2%) | $1,275 – $1,345 | 23 |
| 2BR | $1,100 | −$25 (-2.2%) | −$150 (-12.0%) | $1,100 – $1,100 | 1 |
| 3BR | $1,700 | +$150 (+9.7%) | +$150 (+9.7%) | $1,495 – $1,895 | 166 |
| 3BR | $1,225 | −$325 (-21.0%) | −$325 (-21.0%) | $1,063 – $1,263 | 3 |
| 4BR | $1,900 | −$500 (-20.8%) | +$150 (+8.6%) | $1,775 – $2,400 | 47 |
| 4BR | $1,900 | −$500 (-20.8%) | +$150 (+8.6%) | $1,900 – $1,900 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in May 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
South Chicago vs. Chicago — May 2025
| Bedrooms | South Chicago Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,000 | $1,398 | +$1,603 (+114.7%) |
| 1BR | $995 | $1,575 | −$580 (-36.8%) |
| 1BR | $2,000 | $1,575 | +$425 (+27.0%) |
| 2BR | $1,290 | $1,900 | −$610 (-32.1%) |
| 2BR | $1,100 | $1,900 | −$800 (-42.1%) |
| 3BR | $1,700 | $2,200 | −$500 (-22.7%) |
| 3BR | $1,225 | $2,200 | −$975 (-44.3%) |
| 4BR | $1,900 | $2,948 | −$1,047 (-35.5%) |
| 4BR | $1,900 | $2,948 | −$1,047 (-35.5%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in May 2025.