Last updated on August 22, 2026

Average rent in
East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in East Garfield Park

$1,797/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Garfield Park is $1,797 per month as of August 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $127 less per month.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Garfield Park

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Garfield Park rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in East Garfield Park have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL

Rent prices in East Garfield Park vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Garfield Park is $1,750, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in East Garfield Park run $1,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.

Listings

Studio

$925

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,150

No Change

15%

2 bedroom

$1,700

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,880

No Change

16%

4 bedroom

$2,250

No Change

46%

Studio

Average rent

$925

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,880

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

46%

The table above reflects average rent prices in East Garfield 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 East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in East Garfield Park and Belmont Cragin by all bedroom counts and property types.

East Garfield Park

Median rent price$1,797
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL is 12% higher than the median rent in Belmont Cragin, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL

705 S Lawndale - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

705 S Lawndale

705 S Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60624

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,090–$1,245

Apartment for rent

351 S Homan LLC - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

351 S Homan LLC

351 S Homan Ave, Chicago, IL 60624

2 beds

1 bath

$1,425

Apartment for rent

1d ago

East Garfield Park apartment for rent in Chicago

3536-46 W Jackson Blvd

3536 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60624

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Apartment for rent

10-18 S Homan Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

10-18 S Homan Ave

10 S Homan Ave, Chicago, IL 60624

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,450–$1,600

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the East Garfield Park rental market.

How much is rent in East Garfield Park?

The average rent in East Garfield Park is $1,797 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Garfield Park?

Average rent prices in East Garfield Park have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does East Garfield Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Garfield Park is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $127 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in East Garfield Park?

To comfortably afford rent in East Garfield 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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