Last updated on May 31, 2026

Average rent in
Oak Park, IL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Oak Park, IL rent slipped 2.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,286/month. Renters today are paying $129 less per month on average than last year, despite a 10.5% month-over-month increase in May 2026.

  • Compared to national trends

    Oak Park runs 17.3% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier suburban market near Chicago with limited total rentals at 76 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Oak Park rent for $1,910/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,190/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,650/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,800/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,850/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom options available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents in Oak Park climbed 47.5% year over year, a notable increase compared to the citywide decline of 2.7%. This divergence points to strong demand or changing conditions specifically in the studio segment.

Median rent

Median rent in Oak Park

$2,286/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oak Park is $2,286 per month as of May 2026. This is 17% above the national average rent, or $336 more per month.

$2.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oak Park

76

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oak Park rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 10% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $2,294, whereas a house costs $5,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Oak Park run $2,212 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,840.

Listings

Studio

$1,910

1%

13%

1 bedroom

$2,189

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,650

3%

14%

3 bedroom

$2,800

9%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,850

41%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$1,910

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,189

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

41%

Last year

14%

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$2,286
increased by17%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oak Park, IL is 76% higher than the median rent in Berwyn, IL.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$1,300

increased by18%
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$2,150

increased by15%
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$1,800

increased by32%
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Chicago

$2,295

increased by7%
Last year
Cicero

$1,200

increased by13%
Last year
Des Plaines

$2,297

increased by9%
Last year

Discover rentals in Oak Park, IL

GLA 1000 North LLC - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

GLA 1000 North LLC

1000 North Blvd, Oak Park, IL 60301

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$995–$1,395

Apartment for rent

1116 Washington, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

1116 Washington, LLC

1116 Washington Blvd, Oak Park, IL 60302

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,225–$1,450

Apartment for rent

Brandon 440 Austin LLC - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Brandon 440 Austin LLC

440 N Austin Blvd, Oak Park, IL 60302

1 bed

1 bath

$1,325

Apartment for rent

400-14 S Maple Ave/1119-29 Washington - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

400-14 S Maple Ave/1119-29 Washington

400 S Maple Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,350–$2,000

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,286 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oak Park?

Average rent prices in Oak Park have increased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Oak Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oak Park is 17% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $336 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 $91,000/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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109 Harrison St, Oak Park, IL 60304, USA
117 South Lombard Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
522 N Humphrey Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
6931 W North Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
1025 Walnut Way, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
202 N Marion St, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
938 North Boulevard, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
10 Adams St, Oak Park, IL 60304, USA
727 N Ridgeland Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
1140 S Harvey Ave, Oak Park, IL 60304, USA
306 S Kenilworth Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
155 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
300 South Austin Boulevard, Oak Park, IL 60304, USA
8 Adams St, Oak Park, IL 60304, USA
703 Madison St, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
404 S Maple Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
425 S Kenilworth Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
163 N Lombard Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
1121 Washington Blvd, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
320 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA