Average Rent in Thornton, IL

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Current Versus Historical Thornton, IL Rents

Thornton rentals average $2,200 for a 3-bedroom. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,200.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $67 (8.51%) year-over-year from $783 to $850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $625 to $625. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $7 (0.39%) year-over-year from $1,843 to $1,850. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $602 (37.64%) year-over-year from $1,598 to $2,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $1,800 to $1,800. 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 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 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
3 BR	N/A	$2,200	$1,598 (37.64%)	$2,200 (0%)

Historical Rents in Thornton, IL

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Top Cities Near Thornton

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Top Neighborhoods Near Thornton

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Top Counties Near Thornton

There are a total of 1 counties located by Thornton, IL. One county in the area is Thornton, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,200. That's roughly around $20 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Thornton, IL. Its average rent per month is $2,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,200, Thornton, IL is the most expensive county by Thornton, IL.

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

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Thornton, IL	N/A	$1,250	$1,400	$2,200

Top Zipcodes Near Thornton

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Frequently Asked Questions - Thornton Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Thornton, IL?

The average monthly rental price for Thornton, IL apartments for rent is approximately $2,200. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Thornton, 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 Thornton, IL.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Thornton, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.38% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Thornton, IL?

A reasonable rent price in Thornton, IL is around $1,760/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.