Last updated on July 15, 2026

Average rent in
Oak Park, IL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Oak Park, IL rent slipped 10.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month. Renters today are paying $25 less per month on average than last year, despite a 7.5% increase month over month in recent months.

  • Compared to national trends

    Oak Park rents run 7.7% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it slightly above the national average in cost for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Oak Park rent for about $1,305/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,700/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,416/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,685/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,675/month. The bedroom rent spread shows a wide range for renters with different needs.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio and 1-bedroom rents in Oak Park fell, with year-over-year declines of 31.1% and 28.8% respectively. Meanwhile, 2-bedroom rents edged up 0.7%, diverging from the overall citywide decline.

Median rent

Median rent in Oak Park

$2,100/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oak Park is $2,100 per month as of July 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.

$2.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oak Park

89

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oak Park rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Oak Park, IL

Average rent prices in Oak Park have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 Oak Park, IL

Rent prices in Oak Park vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Oak Park is $2,091, whereas a house costs $3,425. 1-bedroom apartments in Oak Park run $1,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,595.

Listings

Studio

$1,305

2%

15%

1 bedroom

$1,700

6%

9%

2 bedroom

$2,416

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,685

29%

14%

4 bedroom

$3,675

3%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,305

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,416

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,685

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,675

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Oak 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 Oak Park, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Oak Park and Berwyn by all bedroom counts and property types.

Oak Park

Median rent price$2,100
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oak Park, IL is 68% higher than the median rent in Berwyn, IL.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

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decreased by4%
Last year
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$1,695

decreased by12%
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$1,750

increased by16%
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$2,249

increased by4%
Last year
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$1,162

increased by3%
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$1,950

increased by16%
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Discover rentals in Oak Park, IL

162 Humphrey LLC - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

162 Humphrey LLC

162 N Humphrey Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

1 bed

1 bath

$1,275

Apartment for rent

120 S Austin Blvd #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

Lexington Oak Park, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Lexington Oak Park, LLC

944 S Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60304

1 bed

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

317 S Oak Park Ave #406 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Oak Park

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

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Frequently asked questions for Oak Park, IL

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

How much is rent in Oak Park?

The average rent in Oak Park is $2,100 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oak Park?

Average rent prices in Oak Park have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does Oak Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oak Park is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 more per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Oak Park, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Oak Park?

Oak Park's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,300 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,500 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the community'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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431 S Harvey Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
155 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
55 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
915 Pleasant St, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
210 N Marion St, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
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703 Madison St, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
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