Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Washington Park, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Washington Park

$1,475/mo

decreased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Washington Park is $1,475 per month as of October 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $425 less per month.

$1.61

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Washington Park

42

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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 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 $1,400, whereas a house costs $2,087. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington Park run $1,144 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,225

No Change

253%

1 bedroom

$1,126

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,350

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,000

8%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,300

8%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,225

Last year

253%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,126

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

15%

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$1,475
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,222
decreased by36%

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

2d ago

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6160 S Martin Luther King Dr

6160 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60637

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000–$1,040

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.

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6224 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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6224 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr

6224 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60637

2 beds

1 bath

$1,045

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.
5700 S Michigan Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

5700 S Michigan Ave

5700 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100–$1,275

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.
111 E 57th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Washington Park apartment for rent in Chicago

Washington Park, refurbished, 2nd floor

111 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

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 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 $1,475 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Washington Park?

Average rent prices in Washington Park have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

How does Washington Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Washington Park is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $425 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 $59,000/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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