Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Elmwood Park, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Elmwood Park

$1,700/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Elmwood Park is $1,700 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.

$1.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Elmwood Park

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Elmwood Park rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Elmwood Park, IL

Average rent prices in Elmwood Park have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Elmwood Park, IL

Rent prices in Elmwood Park vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Elmwood Park is $1,700, whereas a house costs $2,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Elmwood Park run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

1%

22%

1 bedroom

$1,350

3%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,700

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,999

9%

62%

4 bedroom

$3,300

9%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,999

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

62%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

15%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Elmwood Park and Bensenville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Elmwood Park

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elmwood Park, IL is 29% lower than the median rent in Bensenville, IL.

Discover rentals in Elmwood Park, IL

2646 North Harlem Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

2646 North Harlem Avenue

2646 N Harlem Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

2300 N Harlem Ave #304 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

2300 North Harlem Avenue606 Elmwood Park, Il - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Elmwood Park

Cozy 2 Bedroom Unit in Elmwood Park | 1 Bath | $1700 | Available 9/7/2026

2300 North Harlem Avenue606 Elmwood Park, Il, Elmwood Park, IL 60707

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

2300 N Harlem Ave #803 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

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Frequently asked questions for Elmwood Park, IL

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

How much is rent in Elmwood Park?

The average rent in Elmwood Park is $1,700 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Elmwood Park?

Average rent prices in Elmwood Park have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Elmwood Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Elmwood Park is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 less per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Elmwood Park, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Elmwood Park?

March offers the best rental deals in Elmwood Park, with rents running about 35% lower than the peak summer month of August.

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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