Average Rent in Cook, IL

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Current Versus Historical Cook, IL Rents

Cook rentals average $1,356 for a studio rental to $3,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,200, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $192 (15.98%) year-over-year from $1,201 to $1,393. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $157 (9.01%) year-over-year from $1,738 to $1,895. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $51 (2.30%) year-over-year from $2,199 to $2,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $105 (4.22%) year-over-year from $2,490 to $2,595. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $403 (13.89%) year-over-year from $2,898 to $3,300. 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 10.07% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.36% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.48% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.53% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.46% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.14	$1,393	$1,201 (15.98%)	$1,312 (6.16%)
1 BR	$2.68	$1,895	$1,738 (9.01%)	$1,695 (11.82%)
2 BR	$2.20	$2,250	$2,199 (2.30%)	$1,882 (19.57%)
3 BR	$1.85	$2,595	$2,490 (4.22%)	$2,161 (20.09%)
4+ BR	$1.83	$3,300	$2,898 (13.89%)	$2,836 (16.37%)

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 $2,561 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chicago, IL, with an average rent of $2,150, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Cook, IL is Naperville, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,900 per month.

Let's compare Cook, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 5.32% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Cook, IL are about 4.59% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 21.50% 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	$1,368	$1,850	$2,200	$2,150
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,047	$2,377	$2,200
Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,475	$2,148	$2,400
Oak Park, IL	N/A	$2,623	$2,595	$2,723
Evanston, IL	N/A	$2,250	$3,104	$2,848
Naperville, IL	N/A	N/A	$2,225	$2,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Cook

There are a total of 17 neighborhoods in or near Cook. Some of these neighborhoods include South Shore, Uptown, and Rogers Park. We've included all of these top 17 neighborhoods in or near Cook, IL in the following chart.

The average rent for these 17 neighborhoods in or near Cook, IL is currently around $2,300 per month. A total of 7 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only ten neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,300. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Cook's average rent, which is only $2,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Cook, South Shore has the most affordable average rent at $1,450 per month. Whereas, at $3,350 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	$895	$1,200	$1,450	$1,450
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,195	$1,619	$2,498	$1,650
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,538	$1,875	$1,675
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,320	$1,663	$2,200	$1,750
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,600	$1,645	$1,900
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,573	$1,950	$2,099
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$3,063	$1,650	$2,150
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,258	$1,850	$2,065	$2,248
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,500	$1,900	$2,300
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,150	$1,475	$1,895	$2,323
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,598	$2,450	$2,300	$2,343
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,550	$1,997	$2,700	$2,395
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,750	$2,200	$2,800	$2,530
West Town, Chicago, IL	$2,360	$2,330	$2,600	$2,900
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,799	$2,450	$3,779	$2,973
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,595	$3,195	$3,098
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,975	$2,550	$3,425	$3,350

Top Counties Near Cook

There are a total of 17 counties located by Cook, IL. Some of these counties include Chicago, IL, Schaumburg, IL, and Downers Grove, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,500. 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 Chicago, IL. It's average rent per month is $2,150. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,848, 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 3.39% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 9 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chicago, IL	$1,368	$1,850	$2,200	$2,150
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,078	$2,200	$2,195
Downers Grove, IL	N/A	$1,849	$2,195	$2,199
Milton, IL	N/A	$1,800	$2,275	$2,249
Naperville, IL	N/A	N/A	$2,250	$2,500
Libertyville, IL	N/A	$2,160	$2,417	$2,501
Leyden, IL	N/A	$1,300	$2,650	$2,650
Oak Park, IL	N/A	$2,623	$2,595	$2,723
Evanston, IL	N/A	$2,250	$3,104	$2,848

Top Zipcodes Near Cook

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Cook, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,200.

The following chart includes the top 2 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	$1,795	$1,995	$2,100	$2,400
60615, Chicago, IL	$1,175	$1,800	$1,895	$2,000

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 $2,200. 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 $1,356 and an average price per square feet of $3.14. There are a total of 304 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 $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $2.68. There are a total of 863 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 $2.20. There are a total of 1,439 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 0.16%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Cook, IL?

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