Asking rents in ZIP 60649, Chicago, from 42 listings.
Median 1BR rent in South Shore was $1,200 in January 2026, down 5.7% (−$72) from December 2025 and up 9.6% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,200 and $1,200. That puts South Shore $295 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,495. The month's figures are based on 42 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,250 | +$360 (+40.4%) | +$358 (+40.1%) | $1,250 – $1,250 | 1 |
| 1BR | $1,200 | −$72 (-5.7%) | +$105 (+9.6%) | $1,200 – $1,200 | 1 |
| 2BR | $1,595 | +$100 (+6.7%) | +$295 (+22.7%) | $1,595 – $1,595 | 1 |
| 3BR | $1,375 | −$125 (-8.3%) | −$485 (-26.1%) | $1,338 – $1,413 | 2 |
| 4BR | $1,750 | +$475 (+37.3%) | −$750 (-30.0%) | $1,750 – $1,895 | 36 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | South Shore Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,250 | $1,300 | −$50 (-3.8%) |
| 1BR | $1,200 | $1,495 | −$295 (-19.7%) |
| 2BR | $1,595 | $2,026 | −$430 (-21.3%) |
| 3BR | $1,375 | $2,400 | −$1,025 (-42.7%) |
| 4BR | $1,750 | $3,095 | −$1,345 (-43.5%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in January 2026.