Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Governors State University, IL

Median rent

Median rent in University Park

$1,925/mo

increased by46%

vs previous year

The average rent in University Park is $1,925 per month as of September 2026. This is 1% above the national average rent, or $25 more per month.

$1.75

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in University Park

75

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of University Park rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Governors State University, IL

Average rent prices in University Park have increased by 46% 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,705. 1-bedroom apartments in University Park run $1,366 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,590.

Listings

Studio

$1,120

-

1%

1 bedroom

$1,367

-

5%

2 bedroom

$1,599

-

58%

3 bedroom

$2,250

-

26%

4 bedroom

$2,550

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,120

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,367

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,599

Last year

58%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

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.

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130 E Lincoln Hwy #2 - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

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4 beds

2 baths

$1,200

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5d+ ago

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392 Hickory St #2E - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

2d ago

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392 Hickory St #2E, Chicago Heights, IL 60411

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

1 Eagle Ln #1EAGL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Manufactured In Park, Beecher, IL

1 Eagle Ln #1EAGL, Beecher, IL 60401

3 beds

2 baths

$1,350

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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 $1,925 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in University Park?

Average rent prices in University Park have increased by 46% since last year.

How does University Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in University Park is 1% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $25 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 $77,000/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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