Asking rents in ZIP 60649, Chicago, from 18 listings.
Median 1BR rent in South Shore was $1,273 in December 2025, down 5.7% (−$77) from November 2025 and up 6.0% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,095 and $1,450. That puts South Shore $303 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,575. The month's figures are based on 18 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. November 2025 | Vs. December 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $890 | −$60 (-6.3%) | −$5 (-0.6%) | $854 – $915 | 4 |
| 1BR | $1,273 | −$77 (-5.7%) | +$73 (+6.0%) | $1,095 – $1,450 | 6 |
| 2BR | $1,495 | +$170 (+12.8%) | −$285 (-16.0%) | $1,348 – $1,591 | 3 |
| 3BR | $1,500 | −$750 (-33.3%) | −$750 (-33.3%) | $1,400 – $1,850 | 3 |
| 4BR | $1,275 | −$725 (-36.3%) | −$375 (-22.7%) | $1,275 – $1,275 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in December 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | South Shore Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $890 | $1,295 | −$405 (-31.3%) |
| 1BR | $1,273 | $1,575 | −$302 (-19.2%) |
| 2BR | $1,495 | $1,871 | −$376 (-20.1%) |
| 3BR | $1,500 | $2,435 | −$935 (-38.4%) |
| 4BR | $1,275 | $2,899 | −$1,624 (-56.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in December 2025.