Monthly Rent Report
South Loop Rent Report — April 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60601, Chicago, from 1,612 listings.
Median 1BR rent in South Loop was $2,726 in April 2025, up 2.3% (+$61) from March 2025 and up 39.7% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,585 and $2,963. That puts South Loop $1,139 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,588. The month's figures are based on 1,612 listings across 11 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. March 2025 | Vs. April 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,361 | +$441 (+23.0%) | +$680 (+40.5%) | $2,139 – $2,515 | 429 |
| Studio | $1,938 | +$18 (+0.9%) | +$257 (+15.3%) | $1,911 – $1,964 | 2 |
| 1BR | $2,726 | +$61 (+2.3%) | +$774 (+39.7%) | $2,585 – $2,963 | 841 |
| 1BR | $2,600 | −$65 (-2.4%) | +$648 (+33.2%) | $2,600 – $2,600 | 1 |
| 2BR | $2,983 | −$979 (-24.7%) | −$1,007 (-25.2%) | $2,983 – $2,983 | 1 |
| 2BR | $4,050 | +$88 (+2.2%) | +$60 (+1.5%) | $3,800 – $4,334 | 298 |
| 3BR | $5,000 | −$4,500 (-47.4%) | −$972 (-16.3%) | $5,000 – $5,000 | 1 |
| 3BR | $5,814 | −$3,686 (-38.8%) | −$158 (-2.6%) | $5,290 – $7,592 | 34 |
| 4BR | $11,750 | $0 (0.0%) | +$350 (+3.1%) | $11,750 – $11,925 | 3 |
| 4BR | $11,750 | $0 (0.0%) | +$350 (+3.1%) | $11,750 – $11,750 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in April 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
South Loop vs. Chicago — April 2025
| Bedrooms | South Loop Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,361 | $1,295 | +$1,066 (+82.3%) |
| Studio | $1,938 | $1,295 | +$643 (+49.6%) |
| 1BR | $2,726 | $1,588 | +$1,139 (+71.7%) |
| 1BR | $2,600 | $1,588 | +$1,013 (+63.8%) |
| 2BR | $2,983 | $1,928 | +$1,056 (+54.8%) |
| 2BR | $4,050 | $1,928 | +$2,123 (+110.1%) |
| 3BR | $5,000 | $2,473 | +$2,528 (+102.2%) |
| 3BR | $5,814 | $2,473 | +$3,342 (+135.1%) |
| 4BR | $11,750 | $3,075 | +$8,675 (+282.1%) |
| 4BR | $11,750 | $3,075 | +$8,675 (+282.1%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in April 2025.