Average Rent in Downers Grove, IL

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Current Versus Historical Downers Grove, IL Rents

Downers Grove rentals average $1,275 for a studio rental to $3,775 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,600, or roughly $27 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $293 (29.80%) year-over-year from $982 to $1,275. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $815 (-32.47%) year-over-year from $2,510 to $1,695. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $398 (21.03%) year-over-year from $1,890 to $2,288. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $78 (2.69%) year-over-year from $2,917 to $2,995. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $177 (4.88%) year-over-year from $3,623 to $3,800. 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 down by 1.88% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.69% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.41% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.70% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 18.13% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$33.26	$1,275	$982 (29.80%)	$18 (7,049.53%)
1 BR	$24.25	$1,695	$2,510 (-32.47%)	$1,480 (14.53%)
2 BR	$27.13	$2,288	$1,890 (21.03%)	$1,871 (22.27%)
3 BR	$25.82	$2,995	$2,917 (2.69%)	$2,620 (14.31%)
4+ BR	$24.29	$3,800	$3,623 (4.88%)	$3,181 (19.45%)

Historical Rents in Downers Grove, IL

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Top Cities Near Downers Grove

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Downers Grove. The average rent in Downers Grove is currently $2,275 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Wheaton, IL, with an average rent of $2,275, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Downers Grove, IL is Wheaton, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,275 per month.

Let's compare Downers Grove, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Downers Grove, IL is 1.96% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 11.47% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Downers Grove, IL are about 2.69% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 4.28% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Downers Grove, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wheaton, IL	$1,300	$1,934	$2,349	$2,275

Top Neighborhoods Near Downers Grove

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Downers Grove

There are a total of 5 counties located by Downers Grove, IL. Some of these counties include Bloomingdale, IL, Lisle, IL, and Milton, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,349. That's roughly around $25 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bloomingdale, IL. Its average rent per month is $2,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,950, York, IL is the most expensive county by Downers Grove, IL.

Typically, rent for studios in Downers Grove, IL is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Downers Grove, IL is 4.90% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Downers Grove, IL is 2.73% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bloomingdale, IL	N/A	$1,525	$1,900	$2,200
Lisle, IL	$1,393	$1,650	$1,900	$2,300
Milton, IL	$1,300	$1,919	$2,349	$2,349
Downers Grove, IL	$1,275	$1,645	$2,225	$2,675
York, IL	N/A	$1,800	$2,250	$2,950

Top Zipcodes Near Downers Grove

There is one zipcode in or near Downers Grove, IL. The average rent for this zipcode is $2,287. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60189, Wheaton, IL at $2,287 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,287 per month is 60189, Wheaton, IL.

The following table includes the zipcode in or near Downers Grove, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60189, Wheaton, IL	N/A	$1,949	$2,349	$2,287

Frequently Asked Questions - Downers Grove Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Downers Grove, IL?

The average monthly rental price for Downers Grove, IL apartments for rent is approximately $2,600. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove, IL.

How much is a studio apartment in Downers Grove, IL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,275 and an average price per square feet of $33.26. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Downers Grove.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Downers Grove, IL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,735 and an average price per square feet of $24.25. There are a total of 8 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Downers Grove.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Downers Grove, IL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,288 and an average price per square feet of $27.13. There are a total of 10 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Downers Grove.

How have rent prices in Downers Grove, IL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Downers Grove, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.30%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.32%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Downers Grove, IL?

A reasonable rent price in Downers Grove, IL is around $2,080/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.