Asking rents in ZIP 60640, Chicago, from 8 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Uptown was $1,695 in March 2026, down 15.2% (−$304) from February 2026 and down 17.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,645 and $2,098. That puts Uptown $34 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,729. The month's figures are based on 8 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. February 2026 | Vs. March 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,490 | +$128 (+9.4%) | +$35 (+2.4%) | $1,458 – $1,523 | 2 |
| 1BR | $1,695 | −$304 (-15.2%) | −$355 (-17.3%) | $1,645 – $2,098 | 3 |
| 2BR | $2,400 | $0 (0.0%) | +$505 (+26.6%) | $2,400 – $2,400 | 1 |
| 3BR | $2,703 | −$597 (-18.1%) | −$547 (-16.8%) | $2,703 – $2,703 | 1 |
| 4BR | $3,500 | — | −$1,625 (-31.7%) | $3,500 – $3,500 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in March 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Uptown Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,490 | $1,300 | +$190 (+14.6%) |
| 1BR | $1,695 | $1,729 | −$34 (-2.0%) |
| 2BR | $2,400 | $1,995 | +$405 (+20.3%) |
| 3BR | $2,703 | $2,448 | +$256 (+10.4%) |
| 4BR | $3,500 | $2,500 | +$1,000 (+40.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 52 Chicago zip codes with listings in March 2026.