Asking rents in ZIP 60617, Chicago, from 818 listings.
Median 1BR rent in South Chicago was $1,400 in September 2025, up 40.7% (+$405) from August 2025 and up 55.6% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,400 and $1,400. That puts South Chicago $225 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,625. The month's figures are based on 818 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. August 2025 | Vs. September 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,175 | −$175 (-13.0%) | +$470 (+66.7%) | $941 – $1,350 | 4 |
| Studio | $1,350 | $0 (0.0%) | +$645 (+91.5%) | $1,263 – $1,350 | 4 |
| 1BR | $1,400 | +$405 (+40.7%) | +$500 (+55.6%) | $1,400 – $1,400 | 1 |
| 1BR | $995 | $0 (0.0%) | +$95 (+10.6%) | $900 – $995 | 110 |
| 2BR | $1,290 | +$90 (+7.5%) | −$260 (-16.8%) | $1,200 – $1,484 | 78 |
| 2BR | $1,300 | +$100 (+8.3%) | −$250 (-16.1%) | $1,300 – $1,300 | 1 |
| 3BR | $1,700 | $0 (0.0%) | +$50 (+3.0%) | $1,495 – $1,995 | 443 |
| 3BR | $1,550 | −$150 (-8.8%) | −$100 (-6.1%) | $1,550 – $1,550 | 1 |
| 4BR | $2,700 | +$625 (+30.1%) | +$900 (+50.0%) | $2,700 – $2,700 | 1 |
| 4BR | $2,075 | $0 (0.0%) | +$275 (+15.3%) | $1,775 – $2,400 | 141 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in September 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | South Chicago Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,175 | $1,325 | −$150 (-11.3%) |
| Studio | $1,350 | $1,325 | +$25 (+1.9%) |
| 1BR | $1,400 | $1,625 | −$225 (-13.8%) |
| 1BR | $995 | $1,625 | −$630 (-38.8%) |
| 2BR | $1,290 | $1,963 | −$672 (-34.3%) |
| 2BR | $1,300 | $1,963 | −$662 (-33.8%) |
| 3BR | $1,700 | $2,400 | −$700 (-29.2%) |
| 3BR | $1,550 | $2,400 | −$850 (-35.4%) |
| 4BR | $2,700 | $3,000 | −$300 (-10.0%) |
| 4BR | $2,075 | $3,000 | −$925 (-30.8%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in September 2025.