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Oakland, Chicago, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Oakland, Chicago, IL have increased by 20.25% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,534 to $1,844.

Average rent in Oakland, Chicago, IL

$1,844/mo Oakland, Chicago, IL average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Oakland, Chicago, IL is around $1,844.

    What's the typical rent budget in Oakland, Chicago, IL?

    A share of 28% of apartments in Oakland, Chicago, IL have the cheapest rents between $1,001-$1,500. Around 31% of Oakland's apartments have monthly rents between $1,501-$2,000. There are 41% of apartments with rents between $2,001-$2,500.

    The largest share of rentals in Oakland, Chicago, IL (41%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Oakland, IL

    55 /100
    Somewhat Walkable
    51 /100
    Good Transit
    75 /100
    Very Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 55, Transit Score®: 51, Bike Score®: 75

    Frequently asked questions

    What are the advantages of renting a house in Oakland, Chicago, IL?

    Renting a house in Oakland, Chicago, IL comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Oakland, Chicago, IL?

    Houses for rent in Oakland, Chicago, IL are usually located in non-central areas.

    Oakland, Chicago, IL demographics

    • 6,298Total Population
    • 3,656 Female
      2,642 Male
    • 36Median Age

    In total, Oakland, Chicago, IL has 6,298 residents, 3,656 women and 2,642 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Oakland’s population is 36.

    Oakland, Chicago, IL households

    • 1,393 Family
      1,670 Non-family
    • 802 Children
      2,261 No Children
    • 3,063Total Number of Households
    • 2Average People Per Household
    • $39,565Median Household Income

    There is a total of 3,063 households in Oakland, Chicago, IL. Of these, 802 have children and 2,261 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 1,393 family households and 1,670 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Oakland is 2 people, on average. The median household annual income in Oakland equals $39,565, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,211.

    Oakland, Chicago, IL education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 3% of the population in Oakland, Chicago, IL have no high school education, 32% went to high-school, and 25% have partially completed college. Moreover, 5% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 19% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 16% hold a Graduate Degree.