Average Rent in Illinois

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Current Versus Historical Illinois Rents

Illinois rentals average $1,500 for a studio rental to $3,795 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,300, or roughly $25 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $57 (3.90%) year-over-year from $1,472 to $1,529. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $12 (0.62%) year-over-year from $1,883 to $1,895. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $30 (-1.35%) year-over-year from $2,230 to $2,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $34 (1.23%) year-over-year from $2,766 to $2,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (0.90%) year-over-year from $3,717 to $3,750. 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 1.50% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.19% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.15% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.75% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.43% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$40.00	$1,529	$1,472 (3.90%)	$1,250 (22.32%)
1 BR	$31.35	$1,895	$1,883 (0.62%)	$1,704 (11.23%)
2 BR	$24.55	$2,200	$2,230 (-1.35%)	$2,048 (7.40%)
3 BR	$22.28	$2,800	$2,766 (1.23%)	$2,398 (16.75%)
4+ BR	$20.70	$3,750	$3,717 (0.90%)	$3,032 (23.69%)

Historical Rents in Illinois

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Top Cities Near Illinois

There are a total of 45 cities nearby Illinois. The average rent in Illinois is currently $1,799 per month. A total of 32 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Danville, IL, with an average rent of $800, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Illinois is Alpharetta, GA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,280 per month.

Let's compare Illinois's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Illinois is 40.00% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 32.27% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Illinois are about 29.20% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 25.00% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 45 total cities near Illinois in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Danville, IL	$425	$595	$695	$800
Cicero, IL	$885	$1,063	$1,700	$1,150
Indianapolis, IN	$725	$858	$1,500	$1,195
Berwyn, IL	$1,023	$1,200	$1,750	$1,350
St. Louis, MO	$1,640	$1,942	$1,385	$1,650
Chicago, IL	$1,523	$2,015	$2,400	$2,250
Oak Park, IL	$1,263	$1,750	$2,325	$2,300
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,200	$2,250	$2,393
Aurora, IL	$1,150	$1,869	$2,299	$2,400
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,799	$2,355	$2,618

Top Neighborhoods Near Illinois

There are a total of 94 neighborhoods in or near Illinois. Some of these neighborhoods include Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Eldridge - West Oaks, and Alief. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 94 total neighborhoods in or near Illinois in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Illinois is currently around $1,972 per month. A total of 66 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Illinois's average rent, which is actually $2,300. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Illinois, Westwood has the most affordable average rent at $979 per month. Whereas, at $4,090 average rent per month, Downtown Greenville is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Illinois. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$889	$1,099	$1,365	$1,280
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	$1,149	$1,000	$1,200	$1,399
Alief, Houston, TX	$779	$940	$1,250	$1,425
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$1,038	$1,149	$1,525	$1,575
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,500	$2,600	$1,600
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,450	$1,900	$1,650
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$975	$1,350	$2,100	$1,780
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,368	$1,214	$1,983	$1,872
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,750	$2,700	$1,923
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,596	$1,450	$2,050	$1,925
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$1,545	$2,000	$1,998
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,585	$1,975	$2,000
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,900	$2,595	$2,150
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$1,825	$1,225	$1,612	$2,250
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$1,975	$2,075	$2,263
Far East, Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,905	$2,266	$2,266
Midtown, Atlanta, GA	$1,605	$2,000	$3,200	$2,306
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,475	$1,995	$2,550	$2,375
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$2,100	$3,100	$2,395
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,600	$2,365	$2,450
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,554	$1,774	$2,396	$2,452
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,600	$1,988	$3,145	$2,650
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,650	$2,550	$3,750	$2,750
Grogan's Mill, The Woodlands, TX	$1,233	$1,780	$2,199	$2,800
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$2,335	$3,200	$2,800
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,950	$2,598	$4,000	$2,800
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,935	$2,500	$3,500	$2,999
West Town, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,395	$2,973	$3,195
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,800	$3,550	$3,200
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,975	$2,463	$3,500	$3,960

Top Counties Near Illinois

There are a total of 49 counties located by Illinois. Some of these counties include Danville, IL, Center, Indianapolis, IN, and St. Louis, MO. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,125. That's roughly around $17 per sqft. A total of 32 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Danville, IL. Its average rent per month is $775. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Vernon, IL is the most expensive county by Illinois.

Typically, rent for studios in Illinois is 20.33% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Illinois is 25.60% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Illinois is 23.41% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Danville, IL	$425	$495	$750	$775
Center, Indianapolis, IN	$750	$870	$1,500	$1,325
St. Louis, MO	N/A	$2,169	$1,400	$1,400
St. Louis, MO	$1,640	$1,942	$1,385	$1,650
Leyden, IL	$1,200	$1,395	$2,050	$1,800
Chicago, IL	$1,523	$2,015	$2,400	$2,250
Downers Grove, IL	$1,275	$1,625	$2,000	$2,425
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,810	$2,350	$2,433
Lisle, IL	$1,397	$1,600	$1,900	$2,450
Wheatland, Naperville, IL	N/A	N/A	$2,400	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Illinois

There are a total of 49 zipcodes in or near Illinois. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,350. A total of 23 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77054, Houston, TX at $1,400 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,200 per month is 60614, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,488. That's at least $31 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Illinois is $1,650 per month. Or in other words, $27 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,195 per month. Which comes out to $24 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Illinois. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60657, Chicago, IL	$1,503	$2,100	$3,125	$2,350
60613, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$2,000	$3,000	$2,400
60614, Chicago, IL	$1,750	$2,500	$3,600	$3,200
60640, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,850	$2,500	$1,955
60626, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,450	$1,950	$1,650
60647, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,095	$2,695	$2,495
60611, Chicago, IL	$2,000	$2,500	$4,100	$3,150
77449, Houston, TX	$650	$1,275	$1,710	$1,995
77007, Houston, TX	$1,559	$1,759	$2,365	$2,410
60622, Chicago, IL	$1,793	$2,150	$2,800	$2,900

Frequently Asked Questions - Illinois Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Illinois?

The average monthly rental price for Illinois apartments for rent is approximately $2,300. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Illinois 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 Illinois.

How much is a studio apartment in Illinois?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $40.00. There are a total of 715 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Illinois.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Illinois?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,875 and an average price per square feet of $31.35. There are a total of 2,380 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Illinois.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Illinois?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $24.55. There are a total of 3,925 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Illinois.

How have rent prices in Illinois changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Illinois can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Illinois?

A reasonable rent price in Illinois is around $1,840/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.