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Rental Market Trends in University Park, IL

Updated July 2026

The average rent in University Park, IL is $1,292/month.

Rent in University Park is 22% lower than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,292/month

Average Rent

839 Sq Ft

Average Size

-0.6%

Change / Year

99

Available Apartments

University Park rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in University Park average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in University Park average $1,292 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in University Park average $1,528 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in University Park average $1,840 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,292/month
839 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,528/month
1,020 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,840/month
1,251 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,047/month
1,185 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in University Park, IL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.6%, which averages out to $7 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in University Park, IL

July 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in University Park, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
100% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in University Park, IL?

Because the average rent in University Park is $1,292, you’ll want to make about $4,306 per month or $51,672 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

University Park, IL

99 Available Apartments for Rent

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Maple Leaf Apartments

Maple Leaf Apartments

759 Burr Oak Ln,
University Park, IL 60484

1-3 Beds | $1,320 - $1,800

Arbors at Hickory Creek

Arbors at Hickory Creek

4791 Hickory Creek Dr,
University Park, IL 60484

1-3 Beds | $1,629 - $1,799

Westbridge Apartments

Westbridge Apartments

23433-23451 S Western Ave,
Park Forest, IL 60466

1 Bed | $1,390 - $1,415

Carriage Creek Apartments

Carriage Creek Apartments

22501 Butterfield Dr,
Richton Park, IL 60471

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,135 - $1,415

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in University Park?

The average rent in University Park is $1,292 per month, which is 22.3% lower than the national average of $1,662.

What is the average rent for a house in University Park?

The average rent for a house in University Park, IL is $2,047 per month.

Are rents going up or down in University Park?

Rents in University Park, IL are decreasing, with prices down 0.6% year-over-year and $7 less per month.

What rent range is most common in University Park?

In University Park, IL, 100% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Illinois University Park Rental Trends

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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