Asking rents in ZIP 60617, Chicago, from 177 listings.
Median 1BR rent in South Chicago was $995 in January 2026, down 1.0% (−$10) from December 2025 and up 10.6% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $900 and $995. That puts South Chicago $500 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,495. The month's figures are based on 177 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $765 | −$5 (-0.6%) | +$25 (+3.4%) | $735 – $765 | 7 |
| 1BR | $995 | −$10 (-1.0%) | +$95 (+10.6%) | $900 – $995 | 54 |
| 2BR | $1,100 | +$335 (+43.8%) | −$225 (-17.0%) | $1,100 – $1,100 | 1 |
| 3BR | $1,750 | −$550 (-23.9%) | +$350 (+25.0%) | $1,750 – $1,750 | 1 |
| 4BR | $1,995 | −$305 (-13.3%) | +$220 (+12.4%) | $1,775 – $2,400 | 96 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | South Chicago Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $765 | $1,300 | −$535 (-41.2%) |
| 1BR | $995 | $1,495 | −$500 (-33.4%) |
| 2BR | $1,100 | $2,026 | −$925 (-45.7%) |
| 3BR | $1,750 | $2,400 | −$650 (-27.1%) |
| 4BR | $1,995 | $3,095 | −$1,100 (-35.5%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in January 2026.