Asking rents in ZIP 60601, Chicago, from 4 listings.
Median 1BR rent in South Loop was $1,908 in March 2026, down 36.7% (−$1,104) from February 2026 and down 28.4% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,908 and $1,908. That puts South Loop $179 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,729. The month's figures are based on 4 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. February 2026 | Vs. March 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,000 | −$382 (-16.0%) | −$365 (-15.4%) | $2,000 – $2,000 | 1 |
| 1BR | $1,908 | −$1,104 (-36.7%) | −$757 (-28.4%) | $1,908 – $1,908 | 1 |
| 2BR | $3,500 | −$31 (-0.9%) | +$1,070 (+44.0%) | $3,500 – $3,500 | 1 |
| 3BR | $8,000 | −$128 (-1.6%) | +$2,327 (+41.0%) | $8,000 – $8,000 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in March 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 | $1,908 | $1,729 | +$179 (+10.4%) |
| 2BR | $3,500 | $1,995 | +$1,505 (+75.4%) |
| 3BR | $8,000 | $2,448 | +$5,553 (+226.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 52 Chicago zip codes with listings in March 2026.