Average Rent in Illinois

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Current Versus Historical Illinois Rents

Illinois rentals average $1,335 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 February 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $137 (11.26%) year-over-year from $1,213 to $1,350. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $41 (2.34%) year-over-year from $1,754 to $1,795. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $87 (4.15%) year-over-year from $2,088 to $2,175. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $208 (8.71%) year-over-year from $2,392 to $2,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $513 (17.78%) year-over-year from $2,885 to $3,398. 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 12.28% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.39% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.69% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.44% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.14	$1,350	$1,213 (11.26%)	$1,416 (-4.66%)
1 BR	$2.64	$1,795	$1,754 (2.34%)	$1,713 (4.79%)
2 BR	$2.11	$2,175	$2,088 (4.15%)	$1,813 (19.94%)
3 BR	$1.80	$2,600	$2,392 (8.71%)	$2,017 (28.93%)
4+ BR	$1.67	$3,398	$2,885 (17.78%)	$2,431 (39.77%)

Historical Rents in Illinois

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Top Cities Near Illinois

There are a total of 18 cities nearby Illinois. The average rent in Illinois is currently $2,191 per month. A total of 9 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Toledo, OH, with an average rent of $825, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Illinois is Alpharetta, GA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,400 per month.

Let's compare Illinois's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 13.57% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Illinois are about 10.80% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.92% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 18 total cities near Illinois in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Toledo, OH	N/A	$660	$800	$825
Nashville, TN	$1,106	$1,333	$1,516	$1,437
Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,845	$2,200	$2,100
Wheaton, IL	N/A	$1,899	$2,357	$2,271
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,056	$2,603	$2,293
Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,635	$2,200	$2,400
Smyrna, GA	N/A	$1,449	$1,949	$2,450
Evanston, IL	$1,525	$2,100	$2,973	$2,745
Naperville, IL	N/A	N/A	$2,348	$2,750
Alpharetta, GA	N/A	$1,859	$2,500	$3,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Illinois

There are a total of 18 neighborhoods in or near Illinois. Some of these neighborhoods include South Shore, Uptown, and Rogers Park. We've included all of these top 18 neighborhoods in or near Illinois in the following chart.

The average rent for these 18 neighborhoods in or near Illinois is currently around $2,275 per month. A total of 7 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eleven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,275. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Illinois's average rent, which is only $2,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Illinois, South Shore has the most affordable average rent at $1,500 per month. Whereas, at $3,600 average rent per month, North Buckhead is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Illinois. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$873	$1,150	$1,450	$1,500
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,198	$1,650	$2,300	$1,638
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,550	$1,895	$1,725
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,325	$1,678	$2,200	$1,750
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,188	$1,750	$2,000
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,963	$1,600	$2,025	$2,075
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,525	$1,895	$2,148
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,600	$1,900	$2,225
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$2,095	$2,300	$2,250
Midtown, Atlanta, GA	$1,585	$1,895	$2,795	$2,300
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,060	$1,425	$2,185	$2,350
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,290	$1,548	$1,925	$2,398
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,440	$1,898	$2,750	$2,400
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,625	$2,200	$3,000	$2,600
Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$2,000	$2,765	$2,730
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,765	$2,400	$4,200	$2,789
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,960	$2,600	$3,600	$3,450
North Buckhead, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,900	$3,050	$3,600

Top Counties Near Illinois

There are a total of 18 counties located by Illinois. Some of these counties include Lucas, OH, Wayne, MI, and Davidson, TN. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,020. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 21 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lucas, OH. It's average rent per month is $850. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,875, Fayette, GA is the most expensive county by Illinois.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Illinois is 22.97% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Illinois is 19.43% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lucas, OH	N/A	$668	$825	$850
Wayne, MI	N/A	$1,198	$1,273	$1,400
Davidson, TN	$1,106	$1,333	$1,516	$1,437
Cook, IL	$1,345	$1,838	$2,200	$2,200
McHenry, IL	N/A	$1,350	$2,150	$2,200
Kane, IL	N/A	$1,475	$1,975	$2,300
DuPage, IL	N/A	$1,799	$2,249	$2,400
Will, IL	N/A	$1,225	$2,298	$2,495
Washtenaw, MI	$2,120	$2,045	$2,250	$2,500
Lake, IL	$1,465	$2,075	$2,400	$2,600

Top Zipcodes Near Illinois

There are a total of 16 zipcodes in or near Illinois. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,315. A total of 7 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 $1,775 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,400 per month is 30342, Sandy Springs, GA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Illinois is $1,557 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,953 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in Illinois. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
30318, Atlanta, GA	$1,295	$1,589	$2,241	$2,200
60618, Chicago, IL	$1,600	$1,750	$2,210	$2,398
30309, Atlanta, GA	$1,500	$1,878	$2,771	$2,367
30024, Gwinnett County, GA	N/A	$1,613	$1,955	$2,600
60615, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$1,525	$2,125	$2,263
30328, Sandy Springs, GA	$1,450	$1,597	$2,200	$2,200
30080, Smyrna, GA	N/A	$1,500	$1,950	$2,450
30058, DeKalb County, GA	N/A	$913	$1,615	$1,910
30253, McDonough, GA	N/A	N/A	$1,550	$2,000
30316, DeKalb County, GA	N/A	$2,107	$2,438	$2,500

Frequently Asked Questions - Illinois Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Illinois?

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

Do Illinois 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 Illinois.

How much is a studio apartment in Illinois?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,335 and an average price per square feet of $3.14. There are a total of 335 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Illinois.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Illinois?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $2.64. There are a total of 1,004 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Illinois.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Illinois?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $2.11. There are a total of 1,791 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Illinois.

How have rent prices in Illinois changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Illinois can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.11%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Illinois?

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