Average Rent in Northfield, IL

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Current Versus Historical Northfield, IL Rents

Northfield rentals average $3,500 for a 3-bedroom rental to $5,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,500, or roughly $25 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $2,100 to $2,100. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1 (0.05%) year-over-year from $1,849 to $1,850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $583 (-20.96%) year-over-year from $2,783 to $2,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $450 (14.75%) year-over-year from $3,050 to $3,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,000 (-15.38%) year-over-year from $6,500 to $5,500. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.72% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.04% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
3 BR	$19.09	$3,500	$3,050 (14.75%)	$2,667 (31.25%)
4+ BR	$30.16	$5,500	$6,500 (-15.38%)	$4,500 (22.22%)

Historical Rents in Northfield, IL

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Top Cities Near Northfield

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Northfield. The average rent in Northfield is currently $2,648 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Evanston, IL, with an average rent of $2,648, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Northfield, IL is Evanston, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,648 per month.

Let's compare Northfield, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Rent for three bedrooms are about 1.50% more expensive than other cities nearby. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Northfield, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Evanston, IL	$2,500	$2,250	$2,573	$2,648

Top Neighborhoods Near Northfield

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Northfield

There are a total of 3 counties located by Northfield, IL. Some of these counties include New Trier, IL, Evanston, IL, and Northfield, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,648. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is New Trier, IL. Its average rent per month is $2,450. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Northfield, IL is the most expensive county by Northfield, IL.

We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
New Trier, IL	$1,650	$1,845	$2,948	$2,450
Evanston, IL	$2,500	$2,250	$2,573	$2,648
Northfield, IL	N/A	$1,845	$2,600	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Northfield

There is one zipcode in or near Northfield, IL. The average rent for this zipcode is $3,000. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60201, Evanston, IL at $3,000 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,000 per month is 60201, Evanston, IL.

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

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60201, Evanston, IL	$2,500	$2,750	$3,095	$3,000

Frequently Asked Questions - Northfield Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Northfield, IL?

The average monthly rental price for Northfield, IL apartments for rent is approximately $4,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Northfield, 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 Northfield, IL.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Northfield, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.21%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Northfield, IL?

A reasonable rent price in Northfield, IL is around $3,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.