Last updated on August 22, 2026

Average rent in
West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in West Garfield Park

$1,550/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Garfield Park is $1,550 per month as of August 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $375 less per month.

$1.63

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Garfield Park

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Garfield 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 West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in West Garfield Park have increased by 3% 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 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 $1,525, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in West Garfield Park run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$890

8%

3%

1 bedroom

$1,112

2%

17%

2 bedroom

$1,300

5%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,600

1%

9%

4 bedroom

$1,700

6%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$890

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,112

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

16%

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$1,550
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,295
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL is 20% higher than the median rent in Chicago Lawn, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL

400 S Kilbourn Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

400 S Kilbourn Ave

400 S Kilbourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60624

2 beds

1 bath

$1,175–$1,230

Apartment for rent

701 S Karlov - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

701 S Karlov

701 S Karlov Ave, Chicago, IL 60624

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,230–$1,475

Apartment for rent

918 S Springfield Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

West Garfield Park apartment for rent in Chicago

3 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 5

22-26 N Pulaski - 24-1R #24-1R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Garfield Park apartment for rent in Chicago

22-26 N Pulaski Rd - 24-1R

22-26 N Pulaski - 24-1R #24-1R, Chicago, IL 60624

3 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

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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 $1,550 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Garfield Park?

Average rent prices in West Garfield Park have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

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

Rent in West Garfield Park is 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $375 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 $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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