Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Jefferson Park

$2,200/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jefferson Park is $2,200 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.

$2.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jefferson Park

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jefferson Park rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in Jefferson Park have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL

Rent prices in Jefferson Park vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jefferson Park is $2,062, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Jefferson Park run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

1%

15%

1 bedroom

$1,650

5%

23%

2 bedroom

$2,250

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,600

7%

10%

4 bedroom

$4,995

6%

66%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,995

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

66%

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

Compare median rent prices in Jefferson Park and Avondale by all bedroom counts and property types.

Jefferson Park

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL

5806 N Marmora Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jefferson Park apartment for rent in Chicago

Top Floor 2 bed/ 1 Bath In Jefferson Park!

5806 N Marmora Ave #2, Chicago, IL 60646

2 beds

1 bath

$1,725

5540 N Luna Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Jefferson Park apartment for rent in Chicago

Residential Lease, Chicago, IL

5540 N Luna Ave #2, Chicago, IL 60630

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

5649 N Mason Ave #1A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jefferson Park condo for rent in Chicago

Mason Property

5649 N Mason Ave #1A, Chicago, IL 60646

2 beds

1 bath

$1,980

$1,850

Price drop

5020 North McVicker Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

5020 North McVicker Avenue

5020 N Mcvicker Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

3 beds

1 bath

$1,995

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Frequently asked questions for Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL

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

How much is rent in Jefferson Park?

The average rent in Jefferson Park is $2,200 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jefferson Park?

Average rent prices in Jefferson Park have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Jefferson Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jefferson Park is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 more per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Jefferson Park, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/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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