Asking rents in ZIP 60605, Chicago, from 1,420 listings.
Median 1BR rent in South Loop was $2,564 in January 2026, up 0.7% (+$19) from December 2025 and up 19.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,381 and $2,783. That puts South Loop $1,069 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,495. The month's figures are based on 1,420 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,445 | +$845 (+52.8%) | +$1,020 (+71.6%) | $1,996 – $2,555 | 201 |
| 1BR | $2,564 | +$19 (+0.7%) | +$414 (+19.2%) | $2,381 – $2,783 | 1,064 |
| 2BR | $2,915 | −$84 (-2.8%) | −$240 (-7.6%) | $2,915 – $2,915 | 2 |
| 3BR | $5,819 | −$515 (-8.1%) | −$2,421 (-29.4%) | $4,550 – $8,780 | 133 |
| 4BR | $14,195 | $0 (0.0%) | +$4,491 (+46.3%) | $14,195 – $14,195 | 18 |
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 | $2,445 | $1,300 | +$1,145 (+88.1%) |
| 1BR | $2,564 | $1,495 | +$1,069 (+71.5%) |
| 2BR | $2,915 | $2,026 | +$890 (+43.9%) |
| 3BR | $5,819 | $2,400 | +$3,419 (+142.5%) |
| 4BR | $14,195 | $3,095 | +$11,100 (+358.6%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in January 2026.