Average Rent in Skokie, IL

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Current Versus Historical Skokie, IL Rents

Skokie rentals average $2,075 for a 1-bedroom rental to $5,148 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,600, or roughly $25 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $183 (-15.83%) year-over-year from $1,158 to $975. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $278 (15.94%) year-over-year from $1,747 to $2,025. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $76 (3.41%) year-over-year from $2,224 to $2,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $143 (5.00%) year-over-year from $2,850 to $2,993. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $16 (0.31%) year-over-year from $5,132 to $5,148. 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 up by 5.65% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.10% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.31% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.03% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Sep 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $31.79 $2,025 $1,747 (15.94%) $1,314 (54.09%)
2 BR $25.16 $2,300 $2,224 (3.41%) $1,634 (40.74%)
3 BR $27.11 $2,993 $2,850 (5.00%) $2,682 (11.59%)
4+ BR $21.06 $5,148 $5,132 (0.31%) $3,092 (66.50%)

Historical Rents in Skokie, IL

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Top Cities Near Skokie

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Skokie. The average rent in Skokie is currently $2,568 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Evanston, IL, with an average rent of $2,535, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Skokie, IL is Skokie, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,600 per month.

Let's compare Skokie, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 4.10% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Skokie, IL are about 0.96% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.34% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Skokie, IL in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Evanston, IL $2,145 $2,245 $2,395 $2,535
Skokie, IL N/A $2,075 $2,350 $2,600

Top Neighborhoods Near Skokie

There are a total of 10 neighborhoods in or near Skokie. Some of these neighborhoods include Rogers Park, Edgewater, and Uptown. We've included all of these top 10 neighborhoods in or near Skokie, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 10 neighborhoods in or near Skokie, IL is currently around $2,110 per month. A total of 9 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Skokie's average rent, which is actually $2,600. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Skokie, Rogers Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,700 per month. Whereas, at $3,600 average rent per month, DePaul is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Skokie. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL $1,200 $1,495 $1,923 $1,700
Edgewater, Chicago, IL $1,412 $1,759 $2,575 $1,913
Uptown, Chicago, IL $1,300 $1,775 $2,900 $1,995
Albany Park, Chicago, IL $1,275 $1,690 $2,017 $2,000
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL $1,100 $1,500 $1,895 $2,045
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL $1,450 $1,950 $2,595 $2,175
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL $1,295 $1,748 $2,075 $2,200
Logan Square, Chicago, IL $1,450 $2,050 $2,510 $2,395
Lakeview, Chicago, IL $1,535 $2,195 $3,250 $2,400
DePaul, Chicago, IL $1,975 $2,535 $3,600 $3,600

Top Counties Near Skokie

There are a total of 6 counties located by Skokie, IL. Some of these counties include Leyden, IL, Maine, IL, and Evanston, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,765. That's roughly around $27 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Leyden, IL. Its average rent per month is $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,495, New Trier, IL is the most expensive county by Skokie, IL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Skokie, IL is 12.53% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Skokie, IL is 1.91% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Leyden, IL $1,200 $1,395 $2,000 $2,000
Maine, IL N/A $1,500 $2,300 $2,500
Evanston, IL $2,145 $2,245 $2,395 $2,535
Niles, IL N/A $2,500 $2,650 $2,995
Northfield, IL N/A $1,735 $2,395 $3,000
New Trier, IL $1,570 $1,895 $2,900 $3,495

Top Zipcodes Near Skokie

There are a total of 17 zipcodes in or near Skokie, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,118. A total of 15 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60626, Chicago, IL at $1,658 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,000 per month is 60614, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,350. That's at least $30 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Skokie, IL is $1,700 per month. Or in other words, $29 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,178 per month. Which comes out to $27 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Skokie, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
60077, Skokie, IL N/A $2,500 $2,400 $2,600
60201, Evanston, IL N/A $2,648 $2,800 $2,850
60202, Evanston, IL $2,145 $1,520 $2,150 $2,173
60645, Chicago, IL $1,350 $1,550 $2,045 $2,118
60659, Chicago, IL $1,150 $1,450 $1,750 $1,850
60630, Chicago, IL $1,295 $1,595 $2,075 $2,100
60626, Chicago, IL $1,200 $1,498 $1,950 $1,658
60625, Chicago, IL $1,400 $1,795 $2,178 $2,150
60660, Chicago, IL $1,400 $1,700 $2,538 $1,800
60640, Chicago, IL $1,304 $1,895 $2,500 $1,995

Frequently Asked Questions - Skokie Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Skokie, IL?
The average monthly rental price for Skokie, 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 Skokie, 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 Skokie, IL.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Skokie, IL?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,075 and an average price per square feet of $31.79. There are a total of 10 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Skokie.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Skokie, IL?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,350 and an average price per square feet of $25.16. There are a total of 33 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Skokie.
How have rent prices in Skokie, IL changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Skokie, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.16%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Skokie, IL?
A reasonable rent price in Skokie, IL is around $2,080/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.