Last updated on August 11, 2026

Average rent in
Albany Park, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Albany Park

$1,800/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Albany Park is $1,800 per month as of August 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $125 less per month.

$2.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Albany Park

111

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Albany Park rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Albany Park, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in Albany Park have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Albany Park, Chicago, IL

Rent prices in Albany Park vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Albany Park is $1,800, whereas a house costs $2,875. 1-bedroom apartments in Albany Park run $1,612 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,950.

Listings

Studio

$1,275

No Change

6%

1 bedroom

$1,600

1%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,950

4%

14%

3 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

16%

4 bedroom

$2,950

2%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Albany Park, Chicago, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Albany Park, Chicago, IL compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Albany Park and Irving Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Albany Park

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Albany Park, Chicago, IL is equal to the median rent in Irving Park, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in Albany Park, Chicago, IL

2960 W Montrose Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Albany Park apartment for rent in Chicago

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 15

4412-26 N St Louis Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.2

Excellent

4412-26 N St Louis Ave.

4412 N Saint Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550–$1,745

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Kedzie & Eastwood - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.8

Very good

Kedzie & Eastwood

3146 W Eastwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Apartment for rent

3902 W Argyle St #3A - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 11

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Frequently asked questions for Albany Park, Chicago, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Albany Park rental market.

How much is rent in Albany Park?

The average rent in Albany Park is $1,800 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Albany Park?

Average rent prices in Albany Park have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Albany Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Albany Park is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $125 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Albany Park?

To comfortably afford rent in Albany Park, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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