Asking rents in ZIP 60649, Chicago, from 8 listings.
Median 1BR rent in South Shore was $785 in March 2026, down 34.3% (−$410) from February 2026 and down 40.6% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $785 and $785. That puts South Shore $944 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,729. The month's figures are based on 8 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. February 2026 | Vs. March 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,250 | +$250 (+25.0%) | +$405 (+47.9%) | $1,250 – $1,250 | 1 |
| 1BR | $785 | −$410 (-34.3%) | −$537 (-40.6%) | $785 – $785 | 1 |
| 2BR | $1,686 | +$306 (+22.1%) | +$316 (+23.1%) | $1,686 – $1,686 | 1 |
| 3BR | $1,453 | −$47 (-3.2%) | −$72 (-4.8%) | $1,179 – $1,726 | 2 |
| 4BR | $1,300 | −$1,400 (-51.9%) | −$350 (-21.2%) | $1,300 – $1,300 | 2 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in March 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 | $785 | $1,729 | −$944 (-54.6%) |
| 2BR | $1,686 | $1,995 | −$309 (-15.5%) |
| 3BR | $1,453 | $2,448 | −$995 (-40.7%) |
| 4BR | $1,300 | $2,500 | −$1,200 (-48.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 52 Chicago zip codes with listings in March 2026.