Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Governors State University, IL

Median rent

Median rent in University Park

$1,999/mo

increased by43%

vs previous year

The average rent in University Park is $1,999 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $99 more per month.

$1.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in University Park

111

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of University Park rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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 increased by 43% 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 $1,475, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in University Park run $1,330 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$995

-

12%

1 bedroom

$1,330

-

1%

2 bedroom

$1,599

-

4%

3 bedroom

$2,172

-

27%

4 bedroom

$3,140

-

57%

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,330

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,599

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,172

Last year

27%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,140

Last year

57%

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

322 Indianwood Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Park Forest

Now available for rent!!

322 Indianwood Blvd, Park Forest, IL 60466

3 beds

1 bath

$850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
30 E 34th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Steger

2 Bed 1 Bathroom

30 E 34th St #1, Steger, IL 60475

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1665 Buena Vista Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Chicago Heights

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1665 Aberdeen St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

Apartment for rent in Chicago Heights

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,999 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in University Park?

Average rent prices in University Park have increased by 43% since last year.

How does University Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in University Park is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $99 more 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 $80,000/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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