Asking rents in ZIP 60601, Chicago, from 121 listings.
Median 1BR rent in South Loop was $2,740 in May 2025, up 5.4% (+$140) from April 2025 and up 49.7% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,535 and $2,851. That puts South Loop $1,165 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,575. The month's figures are based on 121 listings across 9 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2025 | Vs. May 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,477 | +$540 (+27.8%) | +$280 (+12.7%) | $2,422 – $2,477 | 10 |
| Studio | $1,950 | +$13 (+0.6%) | −$247 (-11.2%) | $1,948 – $1,952 | 2 |
| 1BR | $2,740 | +$140 (+5.4%) | +$910 (+49.7%) | $2,535 – $2,851 | 86 |
| 1BR | $3,100 | +$500 (+19.2%) | +$1,270 (+69.4%) | $2,700 – $3,550 | 3 |
| 2BR | $4,299 | +$249 (+6.1%) | +$318 (+8.0%) | $4,299 – $4,405 | 11 |
| 2BR | $3,598 | −$452 (-11.2%) | −$383 (-9.6%) | $3,598 – $3,598 | 1 |
| 3BR | $5,600 | +$600 (+12.0%) | −$268 (-4.6%) | $5,600 – $5,600 | 1 |
| 4BR | $12,100 | +$350 (+3.0%) | +$1,400 (+13.1%) | $11,750 – $12,100 | 5 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in May 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | South Loop Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,477 | $1,398 | +$1,080 (+77.2%) |
| Studio | $1,950 | $1,398 | +$553 (+39.5%) |
| 1BR | $2,740 | $1,575 | +$1,165 (+74.0%) |
| 1BR | $3,100 | $1,575 | +$1,525 (+96.8%) |
| 2BR | $4,299 | $1,900 | +$2,399 (+126.3%) |
| 2BR | $3,598 | $1,900 | +$1,698 (+89.4%) |
| 3BR | $5,600 | $2,200 | +$3,400 (+154.5%) |
| 4BR | $12,100 | $2,948 | +$9,153 (+310.5%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in May 2025.