Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Elmwood Park, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Elmwood Park

$1,575/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Elmwood Park is $1,575 per month as of June 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $375 less per month.

$2.25

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Elmwood Park

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Elmwood Park rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 8% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 $1,450, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Elmwood Park run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,640.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

1%

16%

1 bedroom

$1,400

10%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,667

No Change

10%

3 bedroom

$3,000

7%

20%

4 bedroom

$4,800

1%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,667

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

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$1,575
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elmwood Park, IL is 34% lower than the median rent in Bensenville, IL.

Discover rentals in Elmwood Park, IL

7916 West Grand Avenue #Ste 2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

Loft for rent

Available Dec 21

The American Elm! - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

The American Elm!

2300 N Harlem Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,375–$1,895

Price drop

Apartment for rent

2300 N Harlem Ave #403 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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Verified

2 beds

1 bath

$1,575

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

2300 N Harlem Ave #204 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2 beds

1 bath

$1,575

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 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 $1,575 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Elmwood Park?

Average rent prices in Elmwood Park have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.

How does Elmwood Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Elmwood 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 Elmwood Park?

To comfortably afford rent in Elmwood Park, you'd need to earn approximately $63,000/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?

Elmwood Park's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for approximately $1,900 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.

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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