Asking rents in ZIP 60640, Chicago, from 6 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Uptown was $1,900 in January 2026, up 2.7% (+$50) from December 2025 and down 5.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,900 and $1,900. That puts Uptown $405 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,495. The month's figures are based on 6 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,175 | −$150 (-11.3%) | −$275 (-19.0%) | $1,175 – $1,175 | 1 |
| 1BR | $1,900 | +$50 (+2.7%) | −$106 (-5.3%) | $1,900 – $1,900 | 1 |
| 2BR | $2,250 | −$950 (-29.7%) | −$749 (-25.0%) | $2,250 – $2,250 | 1 |
| 3BR | $4,250 | +$1,150 (+37.1%) | +$1,100 (+34.9%) | $4,250 – $4,250 | 1 |
| 4BR | $6,630 | +$3,723 (+128.1%) | +$1,130 (+20.5%) | $6,630 – $6,630 | 2 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Uptown Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,175 | $1,300 | −$125 (-9.6%) |
| 1BR | $1,900 | $1,495 | +$405 (+27.1%) |
| 2BR | $2,250 | $2,026 | +$225 (+11.1%) |
| 3BR | $4,250 | $2,400 | +$1,850 (+77.1%) |
| 4BR | $6,630 | $3,095 | +$3,535 (+114.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in January 2026.