Last updated on August 15, 2026

Average rent in
Garfield Ridge, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Garfield Ridge

$1,980/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Garfield Ridge is $1,980 per month as of August 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $55 more per month.

$1.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Garfield Ridge

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Garfield Ridge rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Garfield Ridge, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in Garfield Ridge have decreased by 2% 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 Garfield Ridge, Chicago, IL

Rent prices in Garfield Ridge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Garfield Ridge is $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Garfield Ridge run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,945.

Listings

Studio

$1,045

18%

-

1 bedroom

$1,400

32%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,875

5%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,760

No Change

21%

4 bedroom

$3,100

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,045

Last 30 days

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

32%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,760

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

No Change

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

Compare median rent prices in Garfield Ridge and Archer Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.

Garfield Ridge

Median rent price$1,980
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,440
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Garfield Ridge, Chicago, IL is 38% higher than the median rent in Archer Heights, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in Garfield Ridge, Chicago, IL

Garfield Ridge 3 bedroom apartment with a Garden 2 bedroom unit. - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

Garfield Ridge apartment for rent in Chicago

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

5224 S Rutherford Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Garfield Ridge house for rent in Chicago

SINGLE_FAMILY - Chicago, IL

5224 S Rutherford Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

3 beds

2 baths

$2,600

House for rent

4447 S Leamington Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Garfield Ridge house for rent in Chicago

House for rent

5304 S New England Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Garfield Ridge house for rent in Chicago

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Garfield Ridge, Chicago, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Garfield Ridge rental market.

How much is rent in Garfield Ridge?

The average rent in Garfield Ridge is $1,980 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Garfield Ridge?

Average rent prices in Garfield Ridge have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Garfield Ridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Garfield Ridge is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $55 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Garfield Ridge?

To comfortably afford rent in Garfield Ridge, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/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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