Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Washington Park, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Washington Park

$1,551/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Washington Park is $1,551 per month as of September 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $349 less per month.

$1.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Washington Park

44

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Washington Park rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Washington Park, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in Washington Park have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 Washington Park, Chicago, IL

Rent prices in Washington Park vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Washington Park is $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington Park run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,361.

Listings

Studio

$1,225

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,025

1%

20%

2 bedroom

$1,395

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,950

7%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,500

8%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,225

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

8%

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

Compare median rent prices in Washington Park and Chatham by all bedroom counts and property types.

Washington Park

Median rent price$1,551
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,285
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Washington Park, Chicago, IL is 21% higher than the median rent in Chatham, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in Washington Park, Chicago, IL

6160 S Martin Luther King Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

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6160 S Martin Luther King Dr

6160 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60637

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,000–$1,020

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5504 S Wabash - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8.9

Very good

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5504 S Wabash

5504 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

2 beds

1 bath

$1,085–$1,110

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5700 S Michigan Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

5700 S Michigan Ave

5700 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

5926 S Michigan Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Washington Park apartment for rent in Chicago

Washington Park, 3rd floor: 2br, rehabbed, heat included

5926 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

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Frequently asked questions for Washington Park, Chicago, IL

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

How much is rent in Washington Park?

The average rent in Washington Park is $1,551 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Washington Park?

Average rent prices in Washington Park have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Washington Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Washington Park is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $349 less per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Washington Park, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/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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