Asking rents in ZIP 60640, Chicago, from 3,277 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Uptown was $1,995 in August 2025, up 7.8% (+$145) from July 2025 and up 47.8% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,675 and $2,408. That puts Uptown $414 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,581. The month's figures are based on 3,277 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. July 2025 | Vs. August 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,350 | +$103 (+8.2%) | +$65 (+5.1%) | $1,345 – $1,395 | 7 |
| Studio | $1,440 | +$193 (+15.4%) | +$155 (+12.1%) | $1,200 – $1,798 | 979 |
| 1BR | $1,995 | +$145 (+7.8%) | +$645 (+47.8%) | $1,675 – $2,408 | 1,538 |
| 1BR | $1,450 | −$400 (-21.6%) | +$100 (+7.4%) | $1,450 – $1,795 | 5 |
| 2BR | $2,650 | +$740 (+38.7%) | +$455 (+20.7%) | $2,250 – $3,475 | 579 |
| 2BR | $2,346 | +$436 (+22.8%) | +$151 (+6.9%) | $1,995 – $2,500 | 5 |
| 3BR | $3,300 | +$553 (+20.1%) | +$1,175 (+55.3%) | $2,750 – $3,625 | 149 |
| 3BR | $2,100 | −$647 (-23.6%) | −$25 (-1.2%) | $2,100 – $2,100 | 1 |
| 4BR | $4,950 | −$300 (-5.7%) | +$1,000 (+25.3%) | $3,334 – $6,210 | 6 |
| 4BR | $4,950 | −$300 (-5.7%) | +$1,000 (+25.3%) | $3,334 – $6,210 | 6 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in August 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Uptown Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,350 | $1,350 | $0 (0.0%) |
| Studio | $1,440 | $1,350 | +$90 (+6.7%) |
| 1BR | $1,995 | $1,581 | +$414 (+26.2%) |
| 1BR | $1,450 | $1,581 | −$131 (-8.3%) |
| 2BR | $2,650 | $1,880 | +$770 (+41.0%) |
| 2BR | $2,346 | $1,880 | +$466 (+24.8%) |
| 3BR | $3,300 | $2,475 | +$825 (+33.3%) |
| 3BR | $2,100 | $2,475 | −$375 (-15.2%) |
| 4BR | $4,950 | $3,180 | +$1,770 (+55.7%) |
| 4BR | $4,950 | $3,180 | +$1,770 (+55.7%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in August 2025.