Last updated on October 16, 2026

Average rent in
Oak Park, IL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Oak Park, IL rent slipped 5.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,129/month. Renters today are paying $50 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Compared to national trends

    Oak Park runs 12.1% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier suburban market near Chicago with 118 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Oak Park sit around $1,939/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,351/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,400/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,278/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range most renters encounter when searching in Oak Park.

Median rent

Median rent in Oak Park

$2,129/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oak Park is $2,129 per month as of October 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $229 more per month.

$2.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oak Park

118

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $2,095, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Oak Park run $2,354 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,939

5%

13%

1 bedroom

$2,351

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,400

5%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,947

2%

11%

4 bedroom

$4,278

88%

36%

Studio

Average rent

$1,939

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,351

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,947

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,278

Last 30 days

88%

Last year

36%

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$2,129
increased by12%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,312
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oak Park, IL is 62% higher than the median rent in Berwyn, IL.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$2,300

increased by5%
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$1,235

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Discover rentals in Oak Park, IL

GLA 1000 North LLC - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

GLA 1000 North LLC

1000 North Blvd, Oak Park, IL 60301

Studio

1 bath

$1,025

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.
822 S Austin Blvd #2I - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Oak Park

Studio apartment by the Blue Line on the Oak Park border

822 S Austin Blvd #2I, Oak Park, IL 60304

Studio

1 bath

$1,050

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.
822 S Austin Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Oak Park

Modern 1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment in Oak Park - $1100/mo

822 S Austin Blvd, Oak Park, IL 60304

1 bed

1 bath

$1,050

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.
826 S Austin Blvd #3M - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Oak Park

Oak Park Remodeled Studio

826 S Austin Blvd #3M, Oak Park, IL 60304

Studio

1 bath

$1,050

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 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 $2,129 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oak Park?

Average rent prices in Oak Park have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Oak Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oak Park is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $229 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 $85,000/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?

August sees the lowest rent in Oak Park compared to April's peak pricing, with about a 4% difference between these months. Searching in August might result in lower prices compared to spring months.

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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