Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
Governors State University, IL

Median rent

Median rent in University Park

$1,799/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in University Park is $1,799 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $151 less per month.

$1.67

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in University Park

90

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of University 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 Governors State University, IL

Average rent prices in University Park have decreased by 1% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Governors State University, IL

Rent prices in University Park vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in University Park is $1,575, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in University Park run $1,340 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,625.

Listings

Studio

$900

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,352

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,663

-

-

3 bedroom

$1,945

-

4%

4 bedroom

$2,590

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$900

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,352

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,663

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,945

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,590

The table above reflects average rent prices in Governors State University, 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.

Discover rentals in Governors State University, IL

22 E 35th St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

22 E 35th St

22 E 35th St, Steger, IL 60475

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

Lindenwood Courts - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Lindenwood Courts

4206 Lindenwood Dr, Matteson, IL 60443

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300–$1,500

Apartment for rent

1665 Buena Vista Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Chicago Heights

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 10

474 W 14th Pl #2 - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

Apartment for rent in Chicago Heights

474 W 14th Pl #2, Chicago Heights, IL 60411

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 22

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Frequently asked questions for Governors State University, IL

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

How much is rent in University Park?

The average rent in University Park is $1,799 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in University Park?

Average rent prices in University Park have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does University Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in University Park is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $151 less per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in University Park, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/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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