Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Elmwood Park, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Elmwood Park

$1,400/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Elmwood Park is $1,400 per month as of July 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $530 less per month.

$1.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Elmwood Park

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 13% 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 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 $1,375, whereas a house costs $2,845. 1-bedroom apartments in Elmwood Park run $1,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

No Change

16%

1 bedroom

$1,450

1%

19%

2 bedroom

$1,700

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$3,000

13%

24%

4 bedroom

$2,500

68%

43%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

68%

Last year

43%

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$1,400
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,700
increased by40%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elmwood Park, IL is 48% lower than the median rent in Bensenville, IL.

Discover rentals in Elmwood Park, IL

2646 North Harlem Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

2646 North Harlem Avenue

2646 N Harlem Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

2714 N 74th Ct #1W - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

2402 N 76th Ct #G - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elmwood Park

SINGLE_FAMILY - Elmwood Park, IL

2402 N 76th Ct #G, Elmwood Park, IL 60707

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Apartment for rent

2300 N Harlem Ave #601 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

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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 $1,400 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Elmwood Park?

Average rent prices in Elmwood Park have decreased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Elmwood Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Elmwood Park is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $530 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 $56,000/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Elmwood Park average around $1,400/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,700/month.

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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