Asking rents in ZIP 60601, Chicago, from 26 listings.
Median 1BR rent in South Loop was $2,378 in January 2026, down 26.5% (−$857) from December 2025 and down 6.7% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,378 and $2,378. That puts South Loop $883 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,495. The month's figures are based on 26 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,000 | +$227 (+12.8%) | −$230 (-10.3%) | $2,000 – $2,000 | 1 |
| 1BR | $2,378 | −$857 (-26.5%) | −$172 (-6.7%) | $2,378 – $2,378 | 1 |
| 2BR | $3,300 | −$350 (-9.6%) | −$396 (-10.7%) | $3,300 – $3,300 | 1 |
| 3BR | $8,158 | −$194 (-2.3%) | +$3,033 (+59.2%) | $8,158 – $8,158 | 17 |
| 4BR | $12,300 | $0 (0.0%) | — | $12,075 – $12,300 | 6 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | South Loop Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,000 | $1,300 | +$700 (+53.8%) |
| 1BR | $2,378 | $1,495 | +$883 (+59.1%) |
| 2BR | $3,300 | $2,026 | +$1,275 (+62.9%) |
| 3BR | $8,158 | $2,400 | +$5,758 (+239.9%) |
| 4BR | $12,300 | $3,095 | +$9,205 (+297.4%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in January 2026.