Asking rents in ZIP 60661, Chicago, from 510 listings.
Median 1BR rent in West Loop was $2,700 in February 2026, down 3.0% (−$83) from January 2026 and up 4.7% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,700 and $2,700. That puts West Loop $1,014 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,686. The month's figures are based on 510 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,294 | +$5 (+0.2%) | −$154 (-6.3%) | $2,114 – $2,381 | 285 |
| 1BR | $2,700 | −$83 (-3.0%) | +$121 (+4.7%) | $2,700 – $2,700 | 1 |
| 2BR | $3,879 | −$161 (-4.0%) | +$429 (+12.4%) | $3,764 – $4,093 | 184 |
| 3BR | $6,149 | −$74 (-1.2%) | +$1,174 (+23.6%) | $5,968 – $6,223 | 40 |
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 | $2,294 | $1,323 | +$972 (+73.5%) |
| 1BR | $2,700 | $1,686 | +$1,014 (+60.1%) |
| 2BR | $3,879 | $1,829 | +$2,050 (+112.1%) |
| 3BR | $6,149 | $2,500 | +$3,649 (+146.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in February 2026.