Average Rent in Cook, IL

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Current Versus Historical Cook, IL Rents

Cook rentals average $1,350 for a studio rental to $3,498 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,195, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $380 (30.84%) year-over-year from $1,231 to $1,610. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $363 (20.87%) year-over-year from $1,737 to $2,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (3.85%) year-over-year from $2,167 to $2,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $143 (5.83%) year-over-year from $2,457 to $2,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $485 (16.09%) year-over-year from $3,015 to $3,500. 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 up by 0.19% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.20% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.77% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.03% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.38% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.11	$1,610	$1,231 (30.84%)	$1,305 (23.37%)
1 BR	$2.62	$2,100	$1,737 (20.87%)	$1,711 (22.74%)
2 BR	$2.08	$2,250	$2,167 (3.85%)	$1,865 (20.64%)
3 BR	$1.85	$2,600	$2,457 (5.83%)	$2,119 (22.73%)
4+ BR	$1.67	$3,500	$3,015 (16.09%)	$2,711 (29.11%)

Historical Rents in Cook, IL

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Top Cities Near Cook

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Cook. The average rent in Cook is currently $2,519 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chicago, IL, with an average rent of $2,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Cook, IL is Evanston, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,795 per month.

Let's compare Cook, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 4.26% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Cook, IL are about 1.37% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.86% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Cook, IL in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chicago, IL	$1,356	$1,799	$2,200	$2,100
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,167	$2,250	$2,250
Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,550	$2,196	$2,450
Oak Park, IL	N/A	$1,750	$2,575	$2,588
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,850	$2,200	$2,640
Evanston, IL	$1,853	$2,250	$2,748	$2,795

Top Neighborhoods Near Cook

There are a total of 19 neighborhoods in or near Cook. Some of these neighborhoods include South Shore, Uptown, and Rogers Park. We've included all of these top 19 neighborhoods in or near Cook, IL in the following chart.

The average rent for these 19 neighborhoods in or near Cook, IL is currently around $2,200 per month. A total of 9 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only ten neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,200. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Cook's average rent, which is only $2,195. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Cook, South Shore has the most affordable average rent at $1,375 per month. Whereas, at $2,950 average rent per month, Near North Side is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Cook. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$1,050	$1,075	$1,300	$1,375
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,600	$2,250	$1,625
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,550	$1,875	$1,650
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,308	$1,645	$2,150	$1,800
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,600	$1,923	$1,995
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,365	$1,750	$1,995
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,765	$2,190	$3,773	$1,999
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,375	$1,675	$2,100	$2,025
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,750	$1,750	$2,125
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,325	$1,700	$2,000	$2,200
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,548	$1,700	$2,163	$2,250
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,523	$1,885	$2,338
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,838	$2,593	$2,395
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,650	$2,100	$2,800	$2,650
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$2,200	$3,000	$2,725
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$2,000	$2,496	$2,673	$2,776
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,400	$2,765	$2,800
West Town, Chicago, IL	$2,235	$2,356	$2,817	$2,850
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,728	$2,300	$3,750	$2,950

Top Counties Near Cook

There are a total of 19 counties located by Cook, IL. Some of these counties include Downers Grove, IL, Proviso, IL, and Chicago, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,400. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Thornton, IL. It's average rent per month is $1,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,250, Vernon, IL is the most expensive county by Cook, IL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Cook, IL is 7.07% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Cook, IL is 3.28% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Downers Grove, IL	N/A	$1,850	$2,050	$2,070
Proviso, IL	$1,195	$1,450	$1,675	$2,100
Chicago, IL	$1,356	$1,799	$2,200	$2,100
Milton, IL	N/A	$1,940	$2,235	$2,235
Leyden, IL	N/A	$1,300	$2,400	$2,400
Maine, IL	N/A	$1,475	$2,300	$2,400
Lisle, IL	N/A	$1,613	$1,925	$2,400
Niles, IL	N/A	$1,400	$2,300	$2,500
Oak Park, IL	N/A	$1,750	$2,575	$2,588
Evanston, IL	$1,853	$2,250	$2,748	$2,795

Top Zipcodes Near Cook

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Cook, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,000. A total of 4 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60641, Chicago, IL at $1,995 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,122 per month is 60615, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,225. That's at least $2 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Cook, IL is $1,488 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,873 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 4 zipcodes in Cook, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60618, Chicago, IL	$1,650	$1,695	$2,000	$2,000
60615, Chicago, IL	$1,150	$1,525	$1,895	$2,122
60625, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,450	$1,850	$2,000
60641, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,300	$1,600	$1,995

Frequently Asked Questions - Cook Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Cook, IL?

The average monthly rental price for Cook, IL apartments for rent is approximately $2,195. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Cook, 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 Cook, IL.

How much is a studio apartment in Cook, IL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,350 and an average price per square feet of $3.11. There are a total of 381 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Cook.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Cook, IL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,750 and an average price per square feet of $2.62. There are a total of 1,052 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Cook.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Cook, IL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,195 and an average price per square feet of $2.08. There are a total of 1,953 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Cook.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Cook, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.31%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Cook, IL?

A reasonable rent price in Cook, IL is around $1,756/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.