Asking rents in ZIP 60605, Chicago, from 4,296 listings.
Median 1BR rent in South Loop was $2,586 in August 2025, down 1.4% (−$35) from July 2025 and up 56.7% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,412 and $2,800. That puts South Loop $1,005 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,581. The month's figures are based on 4,296 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. July 2025 | Vs. August 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,999 | +$449 (+29.0%) | +$304 (+17.9%) | $1,999 – $1,999 | 1 |
| Studio | $2,151 | +$601 (+38.8%) | +$456 (+26.9%) | $1,999 – $2,407 | 512 |
| 1BR | $2,586 | −$35 (-1.4%) | +$936 (+56.7%) | $2,412 – $2,800 | 2,216 |
| 1BR | $2,300 | −$321 (-12.3%) | +$650 (+39.4%) | $2,189 – $2,550 | 11 |
| 2BR | $3,614 | −$259 (-6.7%) | +$878 (+32.1%) | $3,190 – $4,019 | 1,264 |
| 2BR | $2,285 | −$1,588 (-41.0%) | −$451 (-16.5%) | $2,285 – $2,285 | 1 |
| 3BR | $3,950 | −$3,056 (-43.6%) | −$4,300 (-52.1%) | $3,950 – $3,950 | 1 |
| 3BR | $4,727 | −$2,279 (-32.5%) | −$3,523 (-42.7%) | $4,220 – $8,250 | 221 |
| 4BR | $1,699 | −$150 (-8.1%) | −$5,551 (-76.6%) | $1,699 – $9,888 | 68 |
| 4BR | $2,135 | +$286 (+15.5%) | −$5,115 (-70.6%) | $2,135 – $2,135 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in August 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | South Loop Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,999 | $1,350 | +$649 (+48.1%) |
| Studio | $2,151 | $1,350 | +$801 (+59.3%) |
| 1BR | $2,586 | $1,581 | +$1,005 (+63.6%) |
| 1BR | $2,300 | $1,581 | +$719 (+45.5%) |
| 2BR | $3,614 | $1,880 | +$1,734 (+92.2%) |
| 2BR | $2,285 | $1,880 | +$405 (+21.5%) |
| 3BR | $3,950 | $2,475 | +$1,475 (+59.6%) |
| 3BR | $4,727 | $2,475 | +$2,252 (+91.0%) |
| 4BR | $1,699 | $3,180 | −$1,481 (-46.6%) |
| 4BR | $2,135 | $3,180 | −$1,045 (-32.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in August 2025.