Last updated on September 1, 2026

Average rent in
Oak Park, IL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Oak Park, IL rent slipped 4.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,092/month. Renters today are paying $61 less per month on average than last year, despite a 1.2% month-over-month increase in rents.

  • Oak Park runs 9.5% more expensive than the $1,910/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier for renters seeking options in the Chicago metro area with 67 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Oak Park rent for about $1,295/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,750/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,400/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,975/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,400/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Oak Park

$2,092/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oak Park is $2,092 per month as of August 2026. This is 10% above the national average rent, or $182 more per month.

$2.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oak Park

67

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oak Park rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 1% 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 $1,995, whereas a house costs $3,075. 1-bedroom apartments in Oak Park run $1,560 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,295

No Change

7%

1 bedroom

$1,750

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,400

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,975

1%

19%

4 bedroom

$3,400

5%

64%

Studio

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,975

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

64%

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$2,092
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,212
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oak Park, IL is 73% higher than the median rent in Berwyn, IL.

Discover rentals in Oak Park, IL

Millenia Holdings LLC - 1010 - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8

Very good

Millenia Holdings LLC - 1010

1010 1010 N. Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60301

Studio

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

822 South Austin Boulevard #1F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Oak Park

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 23

Brandon 440 Austin LLC - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.6

Very good

Brandon 440 Austin LLC

440 N Austin Blvd, Oak Park, IL 60302

1 bed

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

Clinton Property, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Clinton Property, LLC

901 Clinton Ave, Oak Park, IL 60304

1 bed

1 bath

$1,350

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 $2,092 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oak Park?

Average rent prices in Oak Park have increased by 1% 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 10% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $182 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?

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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