Asking rents in ZIP 60605, Chicago, from 3 listings.
Median 1BR rent in South Loop was $2,100 in March 2026, down 1.2% (−$25) from February 2026 and down 16.8% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,100 and $2,100. That puts South Loop $371 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,729. The month's figures are based on 3 listings across 3 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. February 2026 | Vs. March 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,845 | −$90 (-4.7%) | −$355 (-16.1%) | $1,845 – $1,845 | 1 |
| 1BR | $2,100 | −$25 (-1.2%) | −$423 (-16.8%) | $2,100 – $2,100 | 1 |
| 2BR | $3,800 | +$1,075 (+39.4%) | +$1,687 (+79.8%) | $3,800 – $3,800 | 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 | $1,845 | $1,300 | +$545 (+41.9%) |
| 1BR | $2,100 | $1,729 | +$371 (+21.5%) |
| 2BR | $3,800 | $1,995 | +$1,805 (+90.5%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 52 Chicago zip codes with listings in March 2026.