Asking rents in ZIP 60649, Chicago, from 9 listings.
Median 1BR rent in South Shore was $1,195 in February 2026, down 0.4% (−$5) from January 2026 and down 0.4% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,073 and $1,373. That puts South Shore $491 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,686. The month's figures are based on 9 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,000 | −$250 (-20.0%) | +$108 (+12.0%) | $975 – $1,025 | 2 |
| 1BR | $1,195 | −$5 (-0.4%) | −$5 (-0.4%) | $1,073 – $1,373 | 3 |
| 2BR | $1,381 | −$214 (-13.4%) | +$31 (+2.3%) | $1,228 – $1,533 | 2 |
| 3BR | $1,500 | +$125 (+9.1%) | +$25 (+1.7%) | $1,500 – $1,500 | 1 |
| 4BR | $2,700 | +$950 (+54.3%) | +$400 (+17.4%) | $2,700 – $2,700 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | South Shore Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,000 | $1,323 | −$322 (-24.4%) |
| 1BR | $1,195 | $1,686 | −$491 (-29.1%) |
| 2BR | $1,381 | $1,829 | −$448 (-24.5%) |
| 3BR | $1,500 | $2,500 | −$1,000 (-40.0%) |
| 4BR | $2,700 | $3,083 | −$382 (-12.4%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in February 2026.