Last updated on May 23, 2026

Average rent in
West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in West Garfield Park

$1,600/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in West Garfield Park is $1,600 per month as of May 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.

$1.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Garfield Park

35

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Garfield 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 West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in West Garfield Park have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL

Rent prices in West Garfield Park vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Garfield Park is $1,550, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in West Garfield Park run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$960

6%

143%

1 bedroom

$1,062

2%

-

2 bedroom

$1,400

7%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,700

3%

17%

4 bedroom

$2,000

1%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$960

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

143%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,062

Last 30 days

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

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

Compare median rent prices in West Garfield Park and Chicago Lawn by all bedroom counts and property types.

West Garfield Park

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL is 23% higher than the median rent in Chicago Lawn, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL

209 N Kolmar Ave #1S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Garfield Park house for rent in Chicago

SINGLE_FAMILY - Chicago, IL

209 N Kolmar Ave #1S, Chicago, IL 60624

3 beds

1 bath

$1,150

House for rent

4152-56 W Lake St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

4152-56 W Lake St

4152 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60624

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225

Apartment for rent

4300 W Wilcox St #GRDN - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

West Garfield Park apartment for rent in Chicago

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 22

701 S Karlov - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

701 S Karlov

701 S Karlov Ave, Chicago, IL 60624

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the West Garfield Park rental market.

How much is rent in West Garfield Park?

The average rent in West Garfield Park is $1,600 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Garfield Park?

Average rent prices in West Garfield Park have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does West Garfield Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Garfield Park is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Garfield Park?

To comfortably afford rent in West Garfield Park, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/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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