Average Rent in Portage Park, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical Portage Park, Chicago, IL Rents

Portage Park rentals average $1,300 for a studio rental to $3,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,800, or roughly $23 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $33 (2.63%) year-over-year from $1,267 to $1,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $118 (8.89%) year-over-year from $1,332 to $1,450. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (0.99%) year-over-year from $1,683 to $1,700. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $100 (4.30%) year-over-year from $2,325 to $2,425. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $410 (14.70%) year-over-year from $2,790 to $3,200. 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 10.34% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.40% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.73% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.11% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.07% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$31.20	$1,300	$1,267 (2.63%)	$921 (41.20%)
1 BR	$24.78	$1,450	$1,332 (8.89%)	$1,217 (19.18%)
2 BR	$22.67	$1,700	$1,683 (0.99%)	$1,458 (16.57%)
3 BR	$20.79	$2,425	$2,325 (4.30%)	$1,842 (31.67%)
4+ BR	$19.38	$3,200	$2,790 (14.70%)	$4,006 (-20.11%)

Historical Rents in Portage Park, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near Portage Park

There are a total of 12 cities nearby Portage Park. The average rent in Portage Park is currently $2,425 per month. Our records show that Elgin, IL, with an average rent of $1,925, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Portage Park, Chicago, IL is Naperville, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,950 per month.

Let's compare Portage Park, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Portage Park, Chicago, IL is 6.73% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 31.38% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Portage Park, Chicago, IL are about 23.78% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 27.66% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 12 total cities near Portage Park, Chicago, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oak Park, IL	$1,929	$2,455	$2,175	$2,229
Palatine, IL	$1,300	$1,500	$2,050	$2,250
Skokie, IL	$1,195	$1,925	$2,250	$2,350
Wheaton, IL	$1,425	$1,850	$2,421	$2,375
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,187	$2,300	$2,400
Vernon Hills, IL	$2,004	$2,012	$2,100	$2,450
Evanston, IL	$1,915	$1,913	$2,420	$2,528
Chicago, IL	$2,100	$2,550	$2,999	$2,566
Arlington Heights, IL	$1,200	$1,898	$2,100	$2,613
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,650	$2,350	$2,950

Top Neighborhoods Near Portage Park

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

The average rent for these 29 neighborhoods in or near Portage Park, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,470 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,470. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Portage Park's average rent, which is only $1,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Portage Park, South Shore has the most affordable average rent at $1,500 per month. Whereas, at $3,857 average rent per month, DePaul is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Portage Park. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$1,098	$1,149	$1,473	$1,500
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,376	$1,600	$2,483	$1,650
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,325	$1,450	$1,995	$1,765
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	$1,550	N/A	$1,650	$1,900
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,450	$1,938	$2,500	$1,950
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,495	$1,950	$1,950
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,565	$1,900	$1,995
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,275	$1,525	$2,050	$2,000
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	$1,998	$1,500	$2,000	$2,015
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,095	$1,498	$2,400	$2,023
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,525	$2,200	$2,150
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,725	$2,138	$2,250
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,460	$1,973	$2,745	$2,295
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,685	$2,135	$2,490	$2,350
University Village - Little Italy, Chicago, IL	$1,979	$2,359	$3,072	$2,470
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,505	$2,350	$2,995	$2,495
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$995	$1,750	$2,393	$2,600
Tri-Taylor, Chicago, IL	$2,171	$2,451	$3,037	$2,650
Bucktown, Chicago, IL	$2,237	$2,630	$3,825	$2,710
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,848	$2,750	$4,000	$2,766
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,404	$2,882	$4,057	$2,877
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,254	$2,679	$3,500	$2,886
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	$2,332	$2,891	$3,819	$2,950
Wicker Park, Chicago, IL	$2,400	$2,890	$3,200	$2,960
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$2,359	$2,850	$4,137	$3,019
West Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,350	$2,884	$3,926	$3,025
Goose Island, Chicago, IL	$2,210	$3,052	$4,500	$3,040
West Town, Chicago, IL	$2,596	$2,988	$4,150	$3,195
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$2,262	$2,673	$3,600	$3,857

Top Counties Near Portage Park

There are a total of 29 counties located by Portage Park, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Leyden, IL, Proviso, IL, and Oak Park, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,400. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. A total of 2 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 $3,650, New Trier, IL is the most expensive county by Portage Park, Chicago, IL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Portage Park, Chicago, IL is 13.79% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Portage Park, Chicago, IL is 19.61% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Leyden, IL	N/A	$1,395	$1,813	$1,800
Proviso, IL	$1,273	$1,400	$1,800	$1,950
Oak Park, IL	$1,929	$2,455	$2,175	$2,229
Elk Grove, IL	N/A	$1,850	$2,100	$2,443
Evanston, IL	$1,915	$1,913	$2,420	$2,528
Chicago, IL	$2,100	$2,550	$2,999	$2,566
Maine, IL	N/A	$1,650	$2,250	$2,600
Niles, IL	$1,195	$2,113	$2,250	$2,750
Northfield, IL	N/A	$1,625	$2,250	$3,000
New Trier, IL	$1,595	$1,895	$3,450	$3,650

Top Zipcodes Near Portage Park

There are a total of 38 zipcodes in or near Portage Park, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,300. A total of 7 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 $1,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,157 per month is 60654, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,443. 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 Portage Park, Chicago, IL is $1,788 per month. Or in other words, $32 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,323 per month. Which comes out to $28 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Portage Park, Chicago, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60641, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,545	$1,950	$1,850
60630, Chicago, IL	$1,345	$1,500	$2,063	$2,063
60634, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,400	$1,875	$2,075
60639, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,245	$1,638	$1,775
60618, Chicago, IL	$1,550	$1,825	$2,150	$2,200
60625, Chicago, IL	$1,345	$1,725	$2,200	$2,100
60651, Chicago, IL	$1,375	$1,175	$1,748	$1,800
60659, Chicago, IL	$1,050	$1,400	$1,890	$1,900
60647, Chicago, IL	$1,695	$2,195	$2,600	$2,439
60622, Chicago, IL	$2,400	$2,423	$2,900	$2,900

Frequently Asked Questions - Portage Park Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for Portage Park, Chicago, IL apartments for rent is approximately $1,800. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Portage 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 Portage Park, Chicago, IL.

How much is a studio apartment in Portage Park, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $31.20. There are a total of 6 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Portage Park.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Portage Park, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,450 and an average price per square feet of $24.78. There are a total of 9 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Portage Park.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,798 and an average price per square feet of $22.67. There are a total of 16 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Portage Park.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Portage Park, Chicago, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Portage Park, Chicago, IL is around $1,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.