Average Rent in Cook, IL

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Current Versus Historical Cook, IL Rents

Cook rentals average $1,300 for a studio rental to $3,885 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,175, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $147 (11.94%) year-over-year from $1,228 to $1,375. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $206 (11.82%) year-over-year from $1,744 to $1,950. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $53 (2.43%) year-over-year from $2,197 to $2,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $35 (1.34%) year-over-year from $2,615 to $2,650. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $134 (3.99%) year-over-year from $3,366 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 down by 9.72% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.67% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.98% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.82% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.57% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.17	$1,375	$1,228 (11.94%)	$1,439 (-4.46%)
1 BR	$2.69	$1,950	$1,744 (11.82%)	$1,752 (11.31%)
2 BR	$2.22	$2,250	$2,197 (2.43%)	$2,013 (11.75%)
3 BR	$1.90	$2,650	$2,615 (1.34%)	$2,302 (15.13%)
4+ BR	$1.81	$3,500	$3,366 (3.99%)	$2,790 (25.45%)

Historical Rents in Cook, IL

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Top Cities Near Cook

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Cook. The average rent in Cook is currently $2,550 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 $2,798 per month.

Let's compare Cook, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are equivalent to other nearby cities' one bedroom rents. Two bedrooms in Cook, IL are about 13.41% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.75% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Cook, IL in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chicago, IL	$1,325	$1,825	$2,200	$2,100
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,148	$2,627	$2,249
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,742	$2,299	$2,550
Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,448	$2,495	$2,600
Evanston, IL	$1,450	$2,395	$2,798	$2,798

Top Neighborhoods Near Cook

There are a total of 12 neighborhoods in or near Cook. Some of these neighborhoods include South Shore, Uptown, and Rogers Park. We've included all of these top 12 neighborhoods in or near Cook, IL in the following chart.

The average rent for these 12 neighborhoods in or near Cook, IL is currently around $2,200 per month. A total of 6 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,200. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Cook's average rent, which is only $2,175. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Cook, South Shore has the most affordable average rent at $1,450 per month. Whereas, at $3,050 average rent per month, The Loop 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	$923	$1,150	$1,450	$1,450
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,650	$2,313	$1,650
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,175	$1,523	$1,875	$1,675
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,657	$2,150	$1,695
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,450	$2,050	$2,000
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,350	$2,000	$2,200	$2,100
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,125	$1,375	$2,145	$2,300
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$2,050	$2,675	$2,360
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,283	$1,599	$2,213	$2,398
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,780	$2,150	$3,100	$2,705
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,800	$2,500	$3,995	$2,861
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,910	$2,375	$3,400	$3,050

Top Counties Near Cook

There are a total of 12 counties located by Cook, IL. Some of these counties include Milton, IL, Chicago, IL, and Downers Grove, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,206. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Milton, IL. It's average rent per month is $1,975. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,798, Evanston, IL is the most expensive county by Cook, IL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Cook, IL is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Cook, IL is 6.77% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 7 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Milton, IL	N/A	$1,849	$2,410	$1,975
Chicago, IL	$1,325	$1,825	$2,200	$2,100
Downers Grove, IL	N/A	$1,749	$2,195	$2,149
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,088	$2,349	$2,206
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,739	$2,299	$2,495
Leyden, IL	$1,245	$1,338	$2,650	$2,650
Evanston, IL	$1,450	$2,395	$2,798	$2,798

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 $1,988. A total of 3 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 $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,198 per month is 60618, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,230. That's at least $3 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Cook, IL is $1,575 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,968 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	$1,575	$1,660	$2,085	$2,198
60615, Chicago, IL	$1,260	$1,599	$1,925	$2,150
60625, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,550	$2,012	$1,825
60641, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,375	$1,675	$1,600

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 $2,175. 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 $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $3.17. There are a total of 347 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 $1,825 and an average price per square feet of $2.69. There are a total of 827 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 $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $2.22. There are a total of 1,192 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 0.12%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Cook, IL?

A reasonable rent price in Cook, IL is around $1,740/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.