Asking rents in ZIP 60606, Chicago, from 120 listings.
Median 1BR rent in West Loop was $2,500 in February 2026, down 14.6% (−$429) from January 2026 and down 2.5% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,500 and $2,500. That puts West Loop $814 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,686. The month's figures are based on 120 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,347 | −$45 (-1.9%) | −$10 (-0.4%) | $2,192 – $2,447 | 85 |
| 1BR | $2,500 | −$429 (-14.6%) | −$63 (-2.5%) | $2,500 – $2,500 | 2 |
| 2BR | $3,700 | +$104 (+2.9%) | +$217 (+6.2%) | $3,700 – $3,700 | 1 |
| 3BR | $6,600 | +$734 (+12.5%) | +$3,805 (+136.1%) | $5,638 – $6,600 | 32 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | West Loop Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,347 | $1,323 | +$1,025 (+77.5%) |
| 1BR | $2,500 | $1,686 | +$814 (+48.3%) |
| 2BR | $3,700 | $1,829 | +$1,871 (+102.3%) |
| 3BR | $6,600 | $2,500 | +$4,100 (+164.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in February 2026.