Asking rents in ZIP 60601, Chicago, from 1,882 listings.
Median 1BR rent in South Loop was $2,933 in September 2025, up 1.2% (+$35) from August 2025 and up 8.6% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,576 and $3,289. That puts South Loop $1,308 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,625. The month's figures are based on 1,882 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. August 2025 | Vs. September 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,500 | +$745 (+42.5%) | +$245 (+10.9%) | $2,225 – $2,736 | 430 |
| Studio | $1,695 | −$60 (-3.4%) | −$560 (-24.8%) | $1,695 – $1,695 | 1 |
| 1BR | $2,933 | +$35 (+1.2%) | +$233 (+8.6%) | $2,576 – $3,289 | 2 |
| 1BR | $2,835 | −$63 (-2.2%) | +$135 (+5.0%) | $2,621 – $3,083 | 927 |
| 2BR | $4,116 | +$749 (+22.2%) | +$716 (+21.1%) | $3,950 – $4,358 | 402 |
| 2BR | $3,714 | +$347 (+10.3%) | +$314 (+9.2%) | $3,714 – $3,714 | 1 |
| 3BR | $9,300 | +$1,550 (+20.0%) | +$3,200 (+52.5%) | $9,300 – $9,300 | 1 |
| 3BR | $6,886 | −$864 (-11.1%) | +$786 (+12.9%) | $5,230 – $8,317 | 102 |
| 4BR | $12,300 | $0 (0.0%) | +$1,300 (+11.8%) | $12,300 – $12,300 | 8 |
| 4BR | $12,300 | $0 (0.0%) | +$1,300 (+11.8%) | $12,300 – $12,300 | 8 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in September 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | South Loop Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,500 | $1,325 | +$1,175 (+88.7%) |
| Studio | $1,695 | $1,325 | +$370 (+27.9%) |
| 1BR | $2,933 | $1,625 | +$1,308 (+80.5%) |
| 1BR | $2,835 | $1,625 | +$1,210 (+74.5%) |
| 2BR | $4,116 | $1,963 | +$2,154 (+109.7%) |
| 2BR | $3,714 | $1,963 | +$1,752 (+89.2%) |
| 3BR | $9,300 | $2,400 | +$6,900 (+287.5%) |
| 3BR | $6,886 | $2,400 | +$4,486 (+186.9%) |
| 4BR | $12,300 | $3,000 | +$9,300 (+310.0%) |
| 4BR | $12,300 | $3,000 | +$9,300 (+310.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in September 2025.