Average Rent in East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL Rents

East Garfield Park rentals average $1,550 for a 2-bedroom rental to $2,400 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,000, or roughly $20 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $263 (20.39%) year-over-year from $1,288 to $1,550. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $406 (42.99%) year-over-year from $944 to $1,350. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (2.13%) year-over-year from $1,567 to $1,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (0.84%) year-over-year from $1,983 to $2,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $825 (-25.58%) year-over-year from $3,225 to $2,400. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.12% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.68% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.90% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.86% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
2 BR	$17.87	$1,600	$1,567 (2.13%)	$1,537 (4.12%)
3 BR	$19.90	$2,000	$1,983 (0.84%)	$1,712 (16.82%)
4+ BR	$22.80	$2,400	$3,225 (-25.58%)	$1,532 (56.69%)

Historical Rents in East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near East Garfield Park

There are a total of 12 cities nearby East Garfield Park. The average rent in East Garfield Park is currently $2,405 per month. Our records show that Oak Park, IL, with an average rent of $2,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL is Naperville, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,900 per month.

Let's compare East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Two bedrooms in East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL are about 42.74% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 50.00% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 12 total cities near East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oak Park, IL	$1,929	$2,399	$2,125	$2,100
Palatine, IL	$1,300	$1,500	$2,050	$2,300
Skokie, IL	$1,150	$2,300	$2,200	$2,400
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,233	$2,325	$2,400
Wheaton, IL	$1,425	$1,850	$2,533	$2,411
Vernon Hills, IL	$2,074	$2,234	$2,100	$2,491
Evanston, IL	$1,915	$1,795	$2,395	$2,500
Chicago, IL	$2,147	$2,585	$3,056	$2,586
Arlington Heights, IL	$1,200	$2,000	$2,225	$2,600
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,625	$2,350	$2,900

Top Neighborhoods Near East Garfield Park

There are a total of 29 neighborhoods in or near East Garfield Park. Some of these neighborhoods include South Shore, Edgewater, and Austin. We've included all of these top 29 neighborhoods in or near East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 29 neighborhoods in or near East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,450 per month. A total of 9 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,450. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than East Garfield Park's average rent, which is only $2,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near East Garfield Park, South Shore has the most affordable average rent at $1,575 per month. Whereas, at $3,952 average rent per month, DePaul is the most expensive neighborhood in or near East Garfield Park. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$995	$1,200	$1,495	$1,575
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,356	$1,600	$2,498	$1,650
Austin, Chicago, IL	$1,150	$1,150	$1,600	$1,750
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,341	$1,450	$2,000	$1,784
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,338	$1,495	$1,905	$1,903
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	$1,550	$1,400	$1,650	$1,925
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,095	$1,373	$2,350	$1,950
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,397	$1,990	$2,500	$1,990
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,275	$1,513	$2,000	$2,000
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	$1,998	$1,498	$2,000	$2,048
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,500	$2,200	$2,200
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,550	$1,963	$2,650	$2,295
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,513	$1,750	$2,075	$2,368
University Village - Little Italy, Chicago, IL	$2,004	$2,335	$3,036	$2,412
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,695	$2,233	$2,551	$2,450
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,520	$2,299	$3,100	$2,495
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$995	$1,700	$2,373	$2,625
Bucktown, Chicago, IL	$2,191	$2,629	$3,550	$2,641
Tri-Taylor, Chicago, IL	$2,205	$2,515	$3,059	$2,673
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$2,745	$4,144	$2,741
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,295	$2,658	$3,520	$2,850
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,398	$2,870	$4,050	$2,863
Wicker Park, Chicago, IL	$2,400	$2,880	$3,200	$2,900
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	$2,330	$2,868	$3,824	$2,945
Goose Island, Chicago, IL	$2,075	$3,052	$4,545	$3,025
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$2,380	$2,885	$4,162	$3,032
West Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,361	$3,025	$4,142	$3,074
West Town, Chicago, IL	$2,517	$2,978	$4,268	$3,175
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$2,195	$2,650	$3,750	$3,952

Top Counties Near East Garfield Park

There are a total of 28 counties located by East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Worth, IL, Leyden, IL, and Proviso, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,400. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worth, IL. Its average rent per month is $1,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Vernon, IL is the most expensive county by East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL.

Rent for two bedrooms in East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL is 36.29% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Worth, IL	$1,350	$1,460	$1,675	$1,800
Leyden, IL	N/A	$1,500	$1,895	$1,900
Proviso, IL	$1,195	$1,425	$1,800	$1,950
Oak Park, IL	$1,929	$2,399	$2,125	$2,100
Lyons, IL	$1,650	$1,500	$1,800	$2,300
York, IL	N/A	$1,650	$2,000	$2,400
Evanston, IL	$1,915	$1,795	$2,395	$2,500
Chicago, IL	$2,147	$2,585	$3,056	$2,586
Maine, IL	N/A	$1,650	$2,100	$2,598
Niles, IL	$1,150	$2,300	$2,250	$2,700

Top Zipcodes Near East Garfield Park

There are a total of 36 zipcodes in or near East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,450. A total of 11 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60649, Chicago, IL at $1,575 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,150 per month is 60611, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,516. That's at least $41 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL is $1,899 per month. Or in other words, $34 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,440 per month. Which comes out to $28 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60612, Chicago, IL	$2,190	$2,451	$2,925	$2,650
60622, Chicago, IL	$2,343	$2,598	$2,895	$2,880
60647, Chicago, IL	$1,695	$2,295	$2,665	$2,453
60623, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,375	$1,600	$1,700
60642, Chicago, IL	$2,196	$2,889	$3,623	$3,063
60607, Chicago, IL	$2,403	$2,886	$3,915	$2,994
60608, Chicago, IL	$1,998	$1,498	$2,000	$2,048
60639, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,200	$1,675	$1,800
60661, Chicago, IL	$2,272	$2,825	$3,792	$2,918
60654, Chicago, IL	$2,418	$2,973	$4,165	$3,146

Frequently Asked Questions - East Garfield Park Average Rents

What is the average rent price in East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL apartments for rent is approximately $2,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,550 and an average price per square feet of $17.87. There are a total of 6 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in East Garfield Park.

How have rent prices in East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.20%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.43%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL?

A reasonable rent price in East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL is around $1,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.