Monthly Rent Report
South Chicago Rent Report — July 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60617, Chicago, from 221 listings.
Median 1BR rent in South Chicago was $1,038 in July 2025, down 25.6% (−$357) from June 2025 and down 2.4% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $890 and $1,063. That puts South Chicago $563 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,600. The month's figures are based on 221 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. June 2025 | Vs. July 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,000 | +$2,025 (+207.7%) | +$2,218 (+283.4%) | $3,000 – $3,000 | 1 |
| Studio | $3,000 | +$2,025 (+207.7%) | +$2,218 (+283.4%) | $3,000 – $3,000 | 1 |
| 1BR | $1,038 | −$357 (-25.6%) | −$25 (-2.4%) | $890 – $1,063 | 36 |
| 1BR | $1,695 | +$300 (+21.5%) | +$633 (+59.5%) | $1,695 – $1,695 | 1 |
| 2BR | $882 | −$568 (-39.2%) | −$93 (-9.5%) | $882 – $882 | 1 |
| 2BR | $1,395 | −$55 (-3.8%) | +$420 (+43.1%) | $1,250 – $1,600 | 76 |
| 3BR | $1,965 | +$415 (+26.8%) | +$365 (+22.8%) | $1,965 – $1,965 | 1 |
| 3BR | $1,800 | +$250 (+16.1%) | +$200 (+12.5%) | $1,513 – $2,071 | 66 |
| 4BR | $2,100 | +$500 (+31.3%) | +$800 (+61.5%) | $2,075 – $2,500 | 13 |
| 4BR | $1,995 | +$395 (+24.7%) | +$695 (+53.5%) | $1,995 – $1,995 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in July 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
South Chicago vs. Chicago — July 2025
| Bedrooms | South Chicago Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,000 | $1,344 | +$1,656 (+123.3%) |
| Studio | $3,000 | $1,344 | +$1,656 (+123.3%) |
| 1BR | $1,038 | $1,600 | −$562 (-35.2%) |
| 1BR | $1,695 | $1,600 | +$95 (+5.9%) |
| 2BR | $882 | $1,961 | −$1,079 (-55.0%) |
| 2BR | $1,395 | $1,961 | −$566 (-28.9%) |
| 3BR | $1,965 | $2,500 | −$535 (-21.4%) |
| 3BR | $1,800 | $2,500 | −$700 (-28.0%) |
| 4BR | $2,100 | $3,044 | −$944 (-31.0%) |
| 4BR | $1,995 | $3,044 | −$1,049 (-34.5%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in July 2025.