Asking rents in ZIP 60601, Chicago, from 151 listings.
Median 1BR rent in South Loop was $3,013 in February 2026, up 26.7% (+$635) from January 2026 and up 17.8% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,644 and $3,381. That puts South Loop $1,327 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,686. The month's figures are based on 151 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,382 | +$382 (+19.1%) | +$387 (+19.4%) | $2,165 – $2,616 | 117 |
| 1BR | $3,013 | +$635 (+26.7%) | +$455 (+17.8%) | $2,644 – $3,381 | 2 |
| 2BR | $3,531 | +$231 (+7.0%) | −$240 (-6.4%) | $3,531 – $3,531 | 1 |
| 3BR | $8,128 | −$30 (-0.4%) | +$4,131 (+103.3%) | $7,999 – $8,128 | 29 |
| 4BR | $12,300 | $0 (0.0%) | — | $12,300 – $12,300 | 2 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | South Loop Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,382 | $1,323 | +$1,060 (+80.1%) |
| 1BR | $3,013 | $1,686 | +$1,327 (+78.7%) |
| 2BR | $3,531 | $1,829 | +$1,702 (+93.1%) |
| 3BR | $8,128 | $2,500 | +$5,628 (+225.1%) |
| 4BR | $12,300 | $3,083 | +$9,218 (+299.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in February 2026.