Average Rent in Cook, IL

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Current Versus Historical Cook, IL Rents

Cook rentals average $1,300 for a studio rental to $4,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,099, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,056 (82.82%) year-over-year from $1,275 to $2,331. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $737 (41.73%) year-over-year from $1,765 to $2,502. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,115 (52.47%) year-over-year from $2,125 to $3,240. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $778 (29.75%) year-over-year from $2,617 to $3,395. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $952 (28.85%) year-over-year from $3,298 to $4,250. 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 up by 42.11% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 23.34% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 24.14% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.87% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.33% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.07	$2,331	$1,275 (82.82%)	$1,414 (64.81%)
1 BR	$2.58	$2,502	$1,765 (41.73%)	$1,629 (53.59%)
2 BR	$2.22	$3,240	$2,125 (52.47%)	$1,930 (67.88%)
3 BR	$2.00	$3,395	$2,617 (29.75%)	$2,433 (39.52%)
4+ BR	$2.08	$4,250	$3,298 (28.85%)	$3,067 (38.59%)

Historical Rents in Cook, IL

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Top Cities Near Cook

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Cook. The average rent in Cook is currently $2,226 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chicago, IL, with an average rent of $2,096, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Cook, IL is Naperville, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,790 per month.

Let's compare Cook, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 0.14% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Cook, IL are about 0.22% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 4.29% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Cook, IL in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,745	$2,350	$2,096
Evanston, IL	$1,043	$1,700	$2,150	$2,145
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$1,995	$2,350	$2,195
Wheaton, IL	N/A	$1,923	$2,310	$2,257
Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,300	$2,050	$2,325
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,650	$2,200	$2,790

Top Neighborhoods Near Cook

There are a total of 15 neighborhoods in or near Cook. Some of these neighborhoods include Edgewater, Rogers Park, and Albany Park. We've included all of these top 15 neighborhoods in or near Cook, IL in the following chart.

The average rent for these 15 neighborhoods in or near Cook, IL is currently around $1,988 per month. A total of 8 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,988. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Cook, Edgewater has the most affordable average rent at $1,550 per month. Whereas, at $3,000 average rent per month, Near North Side is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Cook. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,132	$1,550	$2,150	$1,550
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,150	$1,400	$1,850	$1,600
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,045	$1,420	$1,863	$1,650
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,350	$1,800	$1,673
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,150	$1,625	$2,600	$1,695
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,220	$1,623	$2,623	$1,783
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$1,798	$2,000	$1,950
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$2,100	$1,450	$1,825	$1,988
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,463	$1,927	$2,595	$2,100
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,450	$1,875	$3,050	$2,200
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,275	$1,650	$1,875	$2,299
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,670	$2,295	$2,400	$2,395
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,825	$2,500	$3,200	$2,700
South Loop, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,248	$3,000	$2,900
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,775	$2,400	$3,604	$3,000

Top Counties Near Cook

There are a total of 15 counties located by Cook, IL. Some of these counties include Chicago, IL, Schaumburg, IL, and Evanston, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,172. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chicago, IL. It's average rent per month is $2,096. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,500, Naperville, IL is the most expensive county by Cook, IL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Cook, IL is 3.39% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Cook, IL is 0.16% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 6 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,745	$2,350	$2,096
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$1,995	$2,350	$2,138
Evanston, IL	$1,043	$1,700	$2,150	$2,145
Downers Grove, IL	N/A	$1,822	$2,218	$2,198
Milton, IL	N/A	$1,900	$2,275	$2,257
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,663	$2,198	$2,500

Top Zipcodes Near Cook

There are a total of 21 zipcodes in or near Cook, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,095. A total of 11 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60641, Chicago, IL at $1,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,500 per month is 60611, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,250. That's at least $3 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Cook, IL is $1,850 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,475 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in Cook, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60657, Chicago, IL	$1,475	$1,934	$2,650	$2,095
60647, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$1,850	$2,150	$2,050
60613, Chicago, IL	$1,450	$1,745	$2,595	$2,145
60640, Chicago, IL	$1,156	$1,600	$2,475	$1,650
60614, Chicago, IL	$1,630	$2,200	$2,958	$2,395
60610, Chicago, IL	$1,763	$2,300	$3,500	$2,760
60625, Chicago, IL	$1,125	$1,525	$2,100	$1,725
60626, Chicago, IL	$1,150	$1,400	$1,850	$1,600
60618, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,493	$1,900	$1,950
60660, Chicago, IL	$1,135	$1,500	$1,950	$1,550

Frequently Asked Questions - Cook Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Cook, IL?

The average monthly rental price for Cook, IL apartments for rent is approximately $2,099. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Cook, 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 Cook, IL.

How much is a studio apartment in Cook, IL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $3.07. There are a total of 444 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Cook.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Cook, IL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,725 and an average price per square feet of $2.58. There are a total of 1,031 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Cook.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Cook, IL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,250 and an average price per square feet of $2.22. There are a total of 1,239 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Cook.

How have rent prices in Cook, IL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Cook, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.83%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.42%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.52%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.30% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Cook, IL?

A reasonable rent price in Cook, IL is around $1,679/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.