Last updated on July 15, 2026

Average rent in
Portage Park, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Portage Park

$1,650/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Portage Park is $1,650 per month as of July 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.

$1.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Portage Park

66

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Portage Park rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Portage Park, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in Portage Park have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 Portage Park, Chicago, IL

Rent prices in Portage Park vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Portage Park is $1,650, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Portage Park run $1,472 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

4%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,450

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$1,800

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,100

6%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,000

2%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

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

Compare median rent prices in Portage Park and Douglas by all bedroom counts and property types.

Portage Park

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,490
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Portage Park, Chicago, IL is 11% higher than the median rent in Douglas, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in Portage Park, Chicago, IL

5111-21 W. Montrose Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.6

Very good

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5111-21 W. Montrose Ave

5111 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

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Apartment for rent

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5427-29 W Addison Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

5427-29 W Addison Street

5427 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60641

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

5344 W Eddy St #G - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

5126 W Cullom Ave #G - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

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Frequently asked questions for Portage Park, Chicago, IL

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

How much is rent in Portage Park?

The average rent in Portage Park is $1,650 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Portage Park?

Average rent prices in Portage Park have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Portage Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Portage Park is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 less per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Portage Park, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/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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