Monthly Rent Report
Uptown Rent Report — May 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60640, Chicago, from 295 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Uptown was $2,456 in May 2025, up 42.6% (+$734) from April 2025 and up 63.7% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,099 and $2,799. That puts Uptown $881 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,575. The month's figures are based on 295 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2025 | Vs. May 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,865 | +$270 (+16.9%) | +$336 (+22.0%) | $1,840 – $2,168 | 66 |
| Studio | $1,338 | −$257 (-16.1%) | −$191 (-12.5%) | $1,336 – $1,339 | 2 |
| 1BR | $2,456 | +$734 (+42.6%) | +$956 (+63.7%) | $2,099 – $2,799 | 135 |
| 1BR | $1,650 | −$72 (-4.2%) | +$150 (+10.0%) | $1,495 – $1,750 | 13 |
| 2BR | $3,421 | +$1,526 (+80.5%) | +$1,026 (+42.8%) | $3,416 – $3,560 | 62 |
| 2BR | $2,100 | +$205 (+10.8%) | −$295 (-12.3%) | $2,045 – $2,248 | 7 |
| 3BR | $3,025 | −$250 (-7.6%) | −$225 (-6.9%) | $2,888 – $3,163 | 2 |
| 3BR | $3,300 | +$25 (+0.8%) | +$50 (+1.5%) | $3,200 – $3,550 | 6 |
| 4BR | $2,400 | −$4,230 (-63.8%) | −$1,800 (-42.9%) | $2,400 – $2,400 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in May 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Uptown vs. Chicago — May 2025
| Bedrooms | Uptown Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,865 | $1,398 | +$468 (+33.5%) |
| Studio | $1,338 | $1,398 | −$60 (-4.3%) |
| 1BR | $2,456 | $1,575 | +$881 (+55.9%) |
| 1BR | $1,650 | $1,575 | +$75 (+4.8%) |
| 2BR | $3,421 | $1,900 | +$1,521 (+80.1%) |
| 2BR | $2,100 | $1,900 | +$200 (+10.5%) |
| 3BR | $3,025 | $2,200 | +$825 (+37.5%) |
| 3BR | $3,300 | $2,200 | +$1,100 (+50.0%) |
| 4BR | $2,400 | $2,948 | −$547 (-18.6%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in May 2025.