Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Prairie State College, IL

Median rent

Median rent in University Park

$1,800/mo

increased by35%

vs previous year

The average rent in University Park is $1,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.

$1.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in University Park

187

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of University Park rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Prairie State College, IL

Average rent prices in University Park have increased by 35% 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 Prairie State College, IL

Rent prices in University Park vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in University Park is $1,430, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in University Park run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,050

-

6%

1 bedroom

$1,235

-

1%

2 bedroom

$1,500

-

29%

3 bedroom

$2,300

-

2%

4 bedroom

$2,702

-

165%

Studio

Average rent

$1,050

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,235

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

29%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,702

Last year

165%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Prairie State College, 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 Prairie State College, IL

2d ago

8.3

Very good

15206 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive

15206 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Dolton, IL 60419

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

136 E 155th - Photo 1 of 1

3m ago

9.5

Excellent

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136 E 155th

136 E 155th St, Harvey, IL 60426

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,025–$1,105

5617/5619 Hohman Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

5617/5619 Hohman Ave

5617 Hohman Ave, Hammond, IN 46320

2 beds

1 bath

$1,040

14538 S Cottage Grove - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

9.5

Excellent

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14538 S Cottage Grove

14538 Cottage Grove Ave, Dolton, IL 60419

2 beds

1 bath

$1,190

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Frequently asked questions for Prairie State College, 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 $1,800 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in University Park?

Average rent prices in University Park have increased by 35% since last year.

How does University Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in University Park is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 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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