Asking rents in ZIP 60640, Chicago, from 5 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Uptown was $1,999 in February 2026, up 5.2% (+$99) from January 2026 and up 21.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,999 and $1,999. That puts Uptown $313 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,686. The month's figures are based on 5 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,363 | +$188 (+16.0%) | −$32 (-2.3%) | $1,256 – $1,469 | 2 |
| 1BR | $1,999 | +$99 (+5.2%) | +$349 (+21.2%) | $1,999 – $1,999 | 1 |
| 2BR | $2,400 | +$150 (+6.7%) | −$698 (-22.5%) | $2,400 – $2,400 | 1 |
| 3BR | $3,300 | −$950 (-22.4%) | −$695 (-17.4%) | $3,300 – $3,300 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Uptown Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,363 | $1,323 | +$40 (+3.0%) |
| 1BR | $1,999 | $1,686 | +$313 (+18.6%) |
| 2BR | $2,400 | $1,829 | +$571 (+31.2%) |
| 3BR | $3,300 | $2,500 | +$800 (+32.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in February 2026.