Monthly Rent Report
West Loop Rent Report — August 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60661, Chicago, from 2,415 listings.
Median 1BR rent in West Loop was $2,755 in August 2025, up 1.1% (+$30) from July 2025 and up 19.8% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,225 and $3,010. That puts West Loop $1,174 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,581. The month's figures are based on 2,415 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. July 2025 | Vs. August 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,248 | +$333 (+17.4%) | +$153 (+7.3%) | $1,915 – $2,417 | 563 |
| Studio | $1,525 | −$390 (-20.4%) | −$570 (-27.2%) | $1,525 – $1,525 | 1 |
| 1BR | $2,755 | +$30 (+1.1%) | +$455 (+19.8%) | $2,225 – $3,010 | 1,215 |
| 1BR | $2,575 | −$150 (-5.5%) | +$275 (+12.0%) | $2,538 – $2,613 | 2 |
| 2BR | $3,650 | −$150 (-3.9%) | +$150 (+4.3%) | $3,325 – $4,238 | 6 |
| 2BR | $4,125 | +$325 (+8.6%) | +$625 (+17.9%) | $3,764 – $4,275 | 507 |
| 3BR | $5,789 | +$436 (+8.1%) | +$989 (+20.6%) | $5,297 – $6,557 | 59 |
| 3BR | $5,832 | +$479 (+8.9%) | +$1,032 (+21.5%) | $5,297 – $6,552 | 60 |
| 4BR | $9,500 | — | +$4,710 (+98.3%) | $9,500 – $9,500 | 1 |
| 4BR | $9,500 | — | +$4,710 (+98.3%) | $9,500 – $9,500 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in August 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
West Loop vs. Chicago — August 2025
| Bedrooms | West Loop Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,248 | $1,350 | +$898 (+66.5%) |
| Studio | $1,525 | $1,350 | +$175 (+13.0%) |
| 1BR | $2,755 | $1,581 | +$1,174 (+74.3%) |
| 1BR | $2,575 | $1,581 | +$994 (+62.9%) |
| 2BR | $3,650 | $1,880 | +$1,770 (+94.1%) |
| 2BR | $4,125 | $1,880 | +$2,245 (+119.4%) |
| 3BR | $5,789 | $2,475 | +$3,314 (+133.9%) |
| 3BR | $5,832 | $2,475 | +$3,357 (+135.6%) |
| 4BR | $9,500 | $3,180 | +$6,320 (+198.7%) |
| 4BR | $9,500 | $3,180 | +$6,320 (+198.7%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in August 2025.