Asking rents in ZIP 60605, Chicago, from 172 listings.
Median 1BR rent in South Loop was $2,125 in February 2026, down 17.1% (−$438) from January 2026 and up 1.4% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,125 and $2,125. That puts South Loop $439 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,686. The month's figures are based on 172 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,935 | −$510 (-20.9%) | −$151 (-7.2%) | $1,935 – $1,935 | 1 |
| 1BR | $2,125 | −$438 (-17.1%) | +$30 (+1.4%) | $2,125 – $2,125 | 1 |
| 2BR | $2,725 | −$190 (-6.5%) | −$542 (-16.6%) | $2,690 – $2,805 | 3 |
| 3BR | $5,819 | $0 (0.0%) | −$394 (-6.3%) | $4,378 – $8,780 | 148 |
| 4BR | $14,195 | $0 (0.0%) | −$200 (-1.4%) | $14,195 – $14,195 | 19 |
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 | $1,935 | $1,323 | +$613 (+46.3%) |
| 1BR | $2,125 | $1,686 | +$439 (+26.0%) |
| 2BR | $2,725 | $1,829 | +$896 (+49.0%) |
| 3BR | $5,819 | $2,500 | +$3,319 (+132.8%) |
| 4BR | $14,195 | $3,083 | +$11,113 (+360.5%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in February 2026.