Average Rent in Oak Lawn, IL (2026)
The average 1-bedroom rent in Oak Lawn, IL is $1,460/month as of 2026, based on HUD data across 1 ZIP codes. Rents have changed +7.3% year over year. Rents range from $1,460 to $1,460.
Average Rent · 1-Bedroom
$1,460/mo
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent · 1 zip codes
Year-over-Year
↑ +7.3%
Source: Apartment List, Zillow ZORI, HUD Fair Market Rent
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Average rent in Oak Lawn, IL ranges from $1,460 to $1,460 across 1 ZIP codes.
The average 1-bedroom rent in Oak Lawn is $1,460/month based on HUD Fair Market Rent data. Year-over-year rent trends in Oak Lawn show a +7.3% change based on local market data. A rent increase above 7.3% in this area is above the local market trend.
Based on local market data, a fair rent increase in Oak Lawn, IL is approximately 7.3% for 2026. An increase above 7.3% exceeds the local market trend and may be worth negotiating.
Sources: Apartment List, Zillow ZORI, HUD Fair Market Rent, HUD SAFMR, Rentcast. Updated February 2026.
How much is rent in Oak Lawn, IL?
The average 1-bedroom rent in Oak Lawn, IL is $1,460/month as of 2026, based on HUD data across 1 ZIP codes. Rents across Oak Lawn are relatively uniform, clustering around $1,460/month. To afford this at the 30% rule, a household would need approximately $58,400/year.
Is rent going up in Oak Lawn?
Rents in Oak Lawn have increased 7.3% year over year based on local market data. This is a notably high rate of increase, indicating strong upward rent pressure in Oak Lawn.
What is a fair rent increase in Oak Lawn?
Based on local market data, a rent increase around 7.3% is in line with the Oak Lawn market for 2026. An increase above that level exceeds the local trend and may be worth pushing back on. Check your specific increase with RenewalReply's free rent analysis tool.
Rent Trends in Oak Lawn
+7.3%
Rents in Oak Lawn are rising at +7.3% year-over-year.
✓ Verified trend
Market sources range from +4.9% to +9.9%
Why the range? Zillow ZORI tracks what landlords are asking for units (+9.9%), while Apartment List tracks what renters actually sign leases at (+4.9%).Landlords are asking more than renters are paying — this suggests renters may have negotiating leverage in Oak Lawn right now.
Sources: Apartment List, Zillow ZORI, HUD Fair Market Rent
What Should Rent Cost in Oak Lawn?
Typical rent ranges based on HUD benchmarks and market data. In areas with limited listing data, ranges reflect federal benchmarks and may be wider than actual market conditions.
A studio in Oak Lawn typically rents for $1,360 – $1,619.
Rents above $1,862 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 1-bedroom in Oak Lawn typically rents for $1,460 – $1,730.
Rents above $1,989 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 2-bedroom in Oak Lawn typically rents for $1,640 – $1,949.
Rents above $2,241 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 3-bedroom in Oak Lawn typically rents for $2,110 – $2,510.
Rents above $2,887 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 4-bedroom in Oak Lawn typically rents for $2,440 – $2,903.
Rents above $3,338 are in the top 25% for this area.
Federal Rent Benchmarks for Oak Lawn
HUD Fair Market Rents are federal rent benchmarks published annually by HUD. They provide a consistent baseline for comparing rents across areas.
Studio
$1,360
HUD Fair Market Rent
1-Bedroom
$1,460
HUD Fair Market Rent
2-Bedroom
$1,640
HUD Fair Market Rent
3-Bedroom
$2,110
HUD Fair Market Rent
4-Bedroom
$2,440
HUD Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD SAFMR FY2026 · Updated
Zip Codes in Oak Lawn
Click any zip code for detailed rent data including zip-specific SAFMR rates, nearby comparables, and a free rent increase check.
HUD publishes a single Fair Market Rent for the entire Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL HUD Metro FMR Area metro area. For zip-level variation, the tool uses additional data sources including real-time comparable listings and local market indices.
All zip codes in Oak Lawn share the same county-level HUD Fair Market Rent ($1,460 for 1-BR). Click any zip for SAFMR-specific rates.
County-level FMR shown in city summary above.
How Does Oak Lawn Compare?
Questions about rent in Oak Lawn
What is the average 1-bedroom rent in Oak Lawn, IL?
The average 1-bedroom fair market rent in Oak Lawn, IL is $1,460/month as of 2026, based on HUD rent data across 1 ZIP codes in the city.
What is a fair rent increase in Oak Lawn?
A rent increase up to about 7.3% is broadly in line with the recent market trend in Oak Lawn. Increases above that level are above trend and should be tested against neighborhood-level pricing and comparable rentals.
Are rents going up or down in Oak Lawn?
Rents in Oak Lawn have changed +7.3% year over year based on the trend measure shown on this page.
How much do rents vary across Oak Lawn?
1-bedroom rents across Oak Lawn range from $1,460 to $1,460 on this page, showing that rent can vary materially across ZIP codes within the same city.
Can my landlord raise my rent in Oak Lawn?
We could not identify a city-specific rent cap for Oak Lawn. Landlords must still follow applicable state and local notice rules before raising rent at lease renewal. Check your state's requirements for specifics.
How much should I spend on rent in Oak Lawn?
The general guideline is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. With average 1-bedroom rent in Oak Lawn at $1,460/month, a household would need approximately $58,400/year to afford this comfortably.
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