Average Rent in Oak Park, IL
5 apartment buildings, 51 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Oak Park, ILAvg Rent
$2,382/mo
median $2,305
market average
Cheapest
$1,375/mo
Oak Park Apartments
Properties
5
tracked daily
Units
51
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Rent Price Breakdown
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Average Rent by Property
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Oak Park, IL Rent Prices
All 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Oak Park Apartments
35 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
Oak Park City
675 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
Oak Park Place
479 N Harlem Ave, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
The Emerson Apartments
1135 Westgate St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
ReNew Oak Park
150 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Park Apartments 35 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA | $1,375 | $1,846 | -- | 3.7 (275) | 4 |
| 2 | Oak Park City 675 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA | $1,725 | $2,218 | $2.63/ft² | 4.3 (75) | 6 |
| 3 | Oak Park Place 479 N Harlem Ave, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA | $1,898 | $2,506 | $3.19/ft² | 4.4 (54) | 13 |
| 4 | The Emerson Apartments 1135 Westgate St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA | $1,931 | $2,491 | $3.01/ft² | 4.4 (170) | 11 |
| 5 | ReNew Oak Park 150 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA | $1,939 | $2,400 | $3.67/ft² | 4.3 (292) | 17 |
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Oak Park Apartments
3.7 (275)35 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
Oak Park City
4.3 (75)675 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
Oak Park Place
4.4 (54)479 N Harlem Ave, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
The Emerson Apartments
4.4 (170)1135 Westgate St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
ReNew Oak Park
4.3 (292)150 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
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Oak Park, IL neighborhoods
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Oak Park, IL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Oak Park, IL is $2,382 per month, based on 51 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,375 at Oak Park Apartments to $3,639 at ReNew Oak Park.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,992/mo | $1,375/mo | 17 |
| 1 Bed | $2,343/mo | $1,549/mo | 22 |
| 2 Bed | $3,004/mo | $2,439/mo | 12 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Oak Park, IL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Oak Park, IL averages $2,343/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,004/mo. At the local median household income of $108,026, that works out to 26% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Oak Park, IL at $1,456/mo. The current tracked market average runs 64% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Oak Park, IL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Oak Park, IL?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$95,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,382/mo.
Comfortable income
$114,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,375/mo), you need to earn at least $55,000/year.
Median household income in Oak Park, IL is $108,026 , about 6% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Oak Park, IL
Overall prices in Oak Park, IL runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Oak Park, IL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,382 |
| Utilities | $477 |
| Groceries | $563 |
| Transportation | $1,138 |
| Healthcare | $555 |
| Other goods and services | $888 |
| Estimated total | $6,003/mo |
Population
53,315
Median household income
$108,026
Census median rent
$1,456/mo
Census rent burden
27.7%
Median age
40.6
Mean commute
32 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Illinois
How Oak Park, IL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Oak Park, IL | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $3,031 | +27% | -4.5% | 37 |
| Aurora, IL | $2,135 | -10% | -1.6% | 14 |
| Rockford, IL | $1,278 | -46% | -6.5% | 13 |
| Schaumburg, IL | $2,079 | -13% | +0.9% | 13 |
| Peoria, IL | $1,385 | -42% | -8.1% | 12 |
| Springfield, IL | $1,325 | -44% | -13.9% | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Oak Park, IL?
The average rent in Oak Park, IL is $2,382 per month, based on 51 units across 5 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Oak Park, IL?
The median asking rent in Oak Park, IL is $2,305 per month, computed from 51 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,382/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Oak Park, IL?
The lowest available rent in Oak Park, IL starts at $1,375 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Oak Park, IL?
1-bedroom apartments in Oak Park, IL average $2,343/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,549/mo across 22 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Oak Park, IL?
2-bedroom apartments in Oak Park, IL average $3,004/mo. Units start from $2,439/mo across 12 units currently listed.
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