Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Jefferson Park

$2,175/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jefferson Park is $2,175 per month as of October 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $275 more per month.

$1.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jefferson Park

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jefferson Park 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 Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in Jefferson Park have increased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $2,100, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Jefferson Park run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,975.

Listings

Studio

$1,395

2%

-

1 bedroom

$1,600

2%

12%

2 bedroom

$2,287

9%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,500

24%

16%

4 bedroom

$5,450

No Change

40%

Studio

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,287

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,450

Last year

40%

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$2,175
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,250
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL is 3% lower than the median rent in Avondale, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL

5020 North McVicker Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

5020 North McVicker Avenue

5020 N Mcvicker Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

3 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
5017 N Meade Ave #CH - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jefferson Park apartment for rent in Chicago

$2,000 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Coach House Jefferson Park

5017 N Meade Ave #CH, Chicago, IL 60630

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
5028 N Major Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jefferson Park apartment for rent in Chicago

Residential Lease, Chicago, IL

5028 N Major Ave #2, Chicago, IL 60630

3 beds

1 bath

$2,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
5455 N Lieb Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jefferson Park house for rent in Chicago

Residential Lease, Chicago, IL

5455 N Lieb Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

3 beds

3 baths

$3,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,175 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jefferson Park?

Average rent prices in Jefferson Park have increased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Jefferson Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jefferson Park is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 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 $87,000/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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