Apartments For Rent in Elmwood Park, IL

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Apartments For Rent Near Elmwood Park, IL

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What Locals Say about Elmwood Park

Review Highlights

Elmwood Park pulses with small-town ease, fast commutes, and suburban comfort by Chicago. People love the safe, clean vibe, frequent festivals, walkability, and quick Metra/CTA access. Gripes include train noise and delays, some traffic, a cliquey feel, and no nearby off-leash dog park.
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  • Michelle Lemoncello-Schak
    "Streets are maintained, it’s clean, safe and very family oriented. It’s easy to get around and they great events in the summer . "
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  • Paul Bendersky
    "Proximity to 290, 90, 94, 88 expressways. Small town/big city feeling. Everyone knows Oak Park and River Forest, this little town is next to both of them "
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  • Yousef Sabarna
    "It is quiet and orderly, everything is good and the people around are good We have parks nearby as well as a school and a shop."
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  • danielle
    "movie nights in the park or fun events at the circle and central park. car shows are also popular as well as festivals for nearly every season"
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  • danielle
    "commute is nice and streets are clean. some traffic is expected and train can be annoying during rush hour but overall good"
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  • Dianax1974
    "4th of July parade and circle event. Village car show and the summer fest. Halloween celebration dare car show 4th of July fireworks celebration"
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  • Marianne Difrisco
    "I was raised in Elmwood Park and chose to raise our three sons here, as well. It is a great family community!"
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  • Trulia User
    "it's nice and pretty quiet. don't have much crime compared to other parts of the city. schools are decent"
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  • Chris M.
    "we just moved here and so far it feels very homey and quiet. neighborhood seems safe and neighborly"
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  • Luis E. R. .
    "100 % is True. Excelent área for family very good neighborhood Very safe. Very clean. People are very nice and friendly. Multicultural and very safe "
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  • Mvital1522
    "Everyone seems to be dog owners! Which is a good thing, the respect on picking up after ours pets, the friendliness as we walk past each other on the sidewalks "
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  • Pr00669callejones
    "it's not Chicago but literally the boarder not far from anything and you pay the suburbs tax. I love Elmwood park. and its beautiful and clean "
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  • Ray P.
    "That Elmwood Park have excellent schools and the neighborhood kids are well behaved and respectful. "
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  • Shajuan Y.
    "We have concerts, car shows and the taste of Elmwood park. We also have good restaurants. We have a community rec center with a pool in the summer. We also have a winter festival for Christmas."
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  • Shajuan Y.
    "It has a village feel, nice shops and restaurants. There is sufficient public transportation and I’ve never had significant issues."
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  • Laurie A.
    "Every one walks their dogs here. No matter what, someone is out there walking their dog. It’s a very pet friendly area."
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  • Jason L.
    "taste of elmwood park. duck run. circle car show. bocci ball tournament. fireworks at the high school."
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  • Charlie Jr.
    "Metra Train on Grand/75th that gets you to downtown in 30 mins. There are plenty of CTA stops in the area to take buses."
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  • Jason L.
    "it's small, quaint, but friendly with good access to transportation to the city, o'hare and suburbs."
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  • Chessmom64
    "Very family friendly area. Near just about everything needed. Schools, parks, shopping, public transportation "
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  • Dorigonzo
    "I've lived in Elmwood Park for about 11 years now and it's been great. People are friendly great for having pets and kids."
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  • niki g
    "Good neighborhood, metra, schools, parks and library close by. Nice people, sometimes loud if you leave next to metra but otherwise very quite. "
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  • Borah116
    "my neighbor have great access to public transportation, I can walk outside and the cta bus is right at my front door and it take me straight to the green line transit to downtown to my job's .."
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  • KS
    "There are always a lot of both paid and free events in Elmwood Park for families and children . There are also many different options for schools of all ages. There is a Montessori school, local and parochial schools. "
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  • Susber3
    "I lived in Elmwood park for 12 yrs and I love it !! Great schools for the kids and stores and every one knows each other."
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  • Shantanu K.
    "Fall festival during September and few social events organized by the village every year during the summer"
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  • Marianne T.
    "People watch out for each other. But it is sometimes gossipy and cliquey here. But overall a good place to live "
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  • Bridget M. F.
    "Super quick train ride via the metra to union station (about 30 minutes max). The green line in oak park is also not too far but you’d need to take a bus or get a ride to it. "
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  • Ben f.
    "Seems like everyone has dogs here and when someone has a dog they are usually friendly. However, no actual dog park that I know of where dogs can go play off leash nearby. "
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  • Lerconlineshop
    "Yes, usually I like them and say helIo. Because I like dogs, pets and wild animals. I love animals and nature. I like have a good relationships with my neighborhoods. "
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  • Raffxsigna
    "I have lived here since I was born. It is a nice town with nice people. There are many restaurants. "
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  • Vsteocal
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for a year now and I don’t have a single complaint. All my neighbors are friendly, except for my bipolar neighbor who yells at stupid things."
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  • Tellasholliday
    "I’ve lived here for 15 plus years. It is a quiet neighborhood good and clean. It is also near public transportation, malls, and schools. "
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Average Rent Trends in Elmwood Park, IL

Rent in Elmwood Park, IL varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent decreased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Jan 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$2,025
Jul 2025$2,124
Aug 2025$2,100
Sep 2025$1,750
Oct 2025$1,900
Nov 2025$2,100
Dec 2025$1,900
Jan 2026$1,900
Feb 2026$1,875
Mar 2026$2,050
Apr 2026$1,900
May 2026$1,850
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$1,400$1,775$2,100$4,396$1,767
Apartments and Condos$1,400$1,775$2,100$3,400$1,750
Houses——$2,549$4,396$4,129
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Elmwood Park, IL

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Elmwood Park, IL?
    The average rent of an apartment in Elmwood Park, IL is $1,348 per month. This is about 30% lower than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Elmwood Park, IL?
    The average rent of a house in Elmwood Park, IL is $4,129 per month. This is about 114% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Elmwood Park, IL?
    In the last year, the average rent in Elmwood Park, IL was lowest in Sep 2025 when it was $1,750 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Elmwood Park, IL?
    In the last year, the average rent in Elmwood Park, IL was highest in Jan 2025 when it was $2,500 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Elmwood Park, IL?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Elmwood Park, IL is $1,400 per month. That is about $101 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in Elmwood Park, IL?
    There are 29 available rental listings in Elmwood Park, IL.
  • What are some cities near Elmwood Park, IL?
    Some nearby cities include: River Grove, River Forest, Oak Park, Norridge, Melrose Park. These cities may have more rental options to explore.