Monthly Rent Report
South Shore Rent Report — July 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60649, Chicago, from 339 listings.
Median 1BR rent in South Shore was $1,075 in July 2025, down 1.9% (−$20) from June 2025 and up 5.1% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $975 and $1,200. That puts South Shore $525 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,600. The month's figures are based on 339 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. June 2025 | Vs. July 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $895 | $0 (0.0%) | −$5 (-0.6%) | $895 – $895 | 1 |
| Studio | $880 | −$15 (-1.7%) | −$20 (-2.2%) | $803 – $920 | 24 |
| 1BR | $1,075 | −$20 (-1.9%) | +$53 (+5.1%) | $975 – $1,200 | 89 |
| 1BR | $1,335 | +$240 (+21.9%) | +$313 (+30.6%) | $1,193 – $1,405 | 3 |
| 2BR | $1,500 | $0 (0.0%) | +$200 (+15.4%) | $1,200 – $1,686 | 119 |
| 2BR | $1,250 | −$250 (-16.7%) | −$50 (-3.8%) | $1,238 – $1,250 | 4 |
| 3BR | $1,600 | −$50 (-3.0%) | −$1,100 (-40.7%) | $1,600 – $1,600 | 1 |
| 3BR | $1,800 | +$150 (+9.1%) | −$900 (-33.3%) | $1,500 – $1,900 | 86 |
| 4BR | $2,000 | +$250 (+14.3%) | −$133 (-6.2%) | $2,000 – $2,000 | 1 |
| 4BR | $1,850 | +$100 (+5.7%) | −$283 (-13.3%) | $1,750 – $1,900 | 9 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in July 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
South Shore vs. Chicago — July 2025
| Bedrooms | South Shore Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $895 | $1,344 | −$449 (-33.4%) |
| Studio | $880 | $1,344 | −$464 (-34.5%) |
| 1BR | $1,075 | $1,600 | −$525 (-32.8%) |
| 1BR | $1,335 | $1,600 | −$265 (-16.6%) |
| 2BR | $1,500 | $1,961 | −$461 (-23.5%) |
| 2BR | $1,250 | $1,961 | −$711 (-36.3%) |
| 3BR | $1,600 | $2,500 | −$900 (-36.0%) |
| 3BR | $1,800 | $2,500 | −$700 (-28.0%) |
| 4BR | $2,000 | $3,044 | −$1,044 (-34.3%) |
| 4BR | $1,850 | $3,044 | −$1,194 (-39.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in July 2025.