Monthly Rent Report
South Chicago Rent Report — August 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60617, Chicago, from 865 listings.
Median 1BR rent in South Chicago was $995 in August 2025, down 41.3% (−$700) from July 2025 and down 17.1% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $900 and $1,000. That puts South Chicago $586 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,581. The month's figures are based on 865 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. July 2025 | Vs. August 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,350 | −$1,650 (-55.0%) | +$635 (+88.8%) | $1,350 – $1,350 | 5 |
| Studio | $1,350 | −$1,650 (-55.0%) | +$635 (+88.8%) | $1,350 – $1,350 | 5 |
| 1BR | $995 | −$700 (-41.3%) | −$205 (-17.1%) | $900 – $1,000 | 134 |
| 1BR | $1,200 | −$495 (-29.2%) | $0 (0.0%) | $1,200 – $1,350 | 3 |
| 2BR | $1,300 | +$418 (+47.4%) | −$386 (-22.9%) | $1,260 – $1,499 | 126 |
| 2BR | $1,200 | +$318 (+36.1%) | −$486 (-28.8%) | $1,200 – $1,200 | 1 |
| 3BR | $1,700 | −$100 (-5.6%) | +$450 (+36.0%) | $1,495 – $1,950 | 411 |
| 3BR | $1,350 | −$450 (-25.0%) | +$100 (+8.0%) | $1,175 – $1,525 | 2 |
| 4BR | $2,075 | +$80 (+4.0%) | +$75 (+3.8%) | $1,775 – $2,400 | 127 |
| 4BR | $2,300 | +$305 (+15.3%) | +$300 (+15.0%) | $2,300 – $2,300 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in August 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
South Chicago vs. Chicago — August 2025
| Bedrooms | South Chicago Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,350 | $1,350 | $0 (0.0%) |
| Studio | $1,350 | $1,350 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 1BR | $995 | $1,581 | −$586 (-37.1%) |
| 1BR | $1,200 | $1,581 | −$381 (-24.1%) |
| 2BR | $1,300 | $1,880 | −$580 (-30.9%) |
| 2BR | $1,200 | $1,880 | −$680 (-36.2%) |
| 3BR | $1,700 | $2,475 | −$775 (-31.3%) |
| 3BR | $1,350 | $2,475 | −$1,125 (-45.5%) |
| 4BR | $2,075 | $3,180 | −$1,105 (-34.7%) |
| 4BR | $2,300 | $3,180 | −$880 (-27.7%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in August 2025.