Asking rents in ZIP 60617, Chicago, from 24 listings.
Median 1BR rent in South Chicago was $1,350 in February 2026, up 35.7% (+$355) from January 2026 and up 17.4% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,350 and $1,350. That puts South Chicago $336 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,686. The month's figures are based on 24 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $760 | −$5 (-0.7%) | −$345 (-31.2%) | $735 – $1,055 | 3 |
| 1BR | $1,350 | +$355 (+35.7%) | +$200 (+17.4%) | $1,350 – $1,350 | 1 |
| 2BR | $1,300 | +$200 (+18.2%) | −$386 (-22.9%) | $1,300 – $1,300 | 1 |
| 3BR | $1,700 | −$50 (-2.9%) | $0 (0.0%) | $1,700 – $1,700 | 1 |
| 4BR | $2,100 | +$105 (+5.3%) | −$250 (-10.6%) | $2,100 – $2,100 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | South Chicago Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $760 | $1,323 | −$562 (-42.5%) |
| 1BR | $1,350 | $1,686 | −$336 (-19.9%) |
| 2BR | $1,300 | $1,829 | −$529 (-28.9%) |
| 3BR | $1,700 | $2,500 | −$800 (-32.0%) |
| 4BR | $2,100 | $3,083 | −$982 (-31.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in February 2026.