Asking rents in ZIP 60661, Chicago, from 723 listings.
Median 1BR rent in West Loop was $2,783 in January 2026, up 7.0% (+$183) from December 2025 and up 25.5% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,695 and $2,872. That puts West Loop $1,288 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,495. The month's figures are based on 723 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,289 | +$664 (+40.9%) | +$364 (+18.9%) | $2,212 – $2,354 | 223 |
| 1BR | $2,783 | +$183 (+7.0%) | +$565 (+25.5%) | $2,695 – $2,872 | 329 |
| 2BR | $4,040 | +$1,025 (+34.0%) | +$251 (+6.6%) | $3,902 – $4,166 | 134 |
| 3BR | $6,223 | +$3,373 (+118.4%) | +$999 (+19.1%) | $6,090 – $6,223 | 37 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | West Loop Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,289 | $1,300 | +$989 (+76.1%) |
| 1BR | $2,783 | $1,495 | +$1,288 (+86.2%) |
| 2BR | $4,040 | $2,026 | +$2,015 (+99.5%) |
| 3BR | $6,223 | $2,400 | +$3,823 (+159.3%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in January 2026.