Last updated July 6, 2026
Average Rent in Illinois (2026)
Average rent across Illinois is $2,535/mo as of July 2026, based on 3,062 units tracked daily across 45 cities and 195 apartment communities. Rents are up $76 (3.7%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $600 to $12,000.
Explore Illinois Cities
Marker size scales with tracked inventory. Click a city to open its rent trend page.
Marker size scales with tracked inventory. 45 Illinois cities plotted. Tap or hover a bubble for the city name.
Pinch to zoom. Drag to pan.
Illinois Rent by City
Cities ranked by tracked inventory depth, biggest first. Prices are refreshed daily.
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evanston | $2,688 | -$1,017 | 595 | $970 |
| Chicago | $3,722 | +$184 | 456 | $1,215 |
| Aurora | $2,178 | -$1 | 242 | $1,385 |
| Elgin | $2,089 | +$438 | 133 | $1,375 |
| Schaumburg | $2,186 | -$192 | 114 | $1,040 |
| Waukegan | $1,746 | +$54 | 101 | $1,040 |
| Arlington Heights | $2,512 | -$154 | 86 | $1,537 |
| Cicero | $2,762 | -$126 | 71 | $1,625 |
| Lockport | $2,444 | +$153 | 67 | $1,668 |
| Peoria | $1,356 | +$124 | 61 | $750 |
| Rockford | $1,336 | -$210 | 58 | $865 |
| Des Plaines | $2,508 | -- | 54 | $750 |
| Naperville | $2,293 | +$72 | 52 | $1,734 |
| Woodridge | $2,181 | -$12 | 47 | $1,580 |
| Springfield | $1,269 | +$43 | 43 | $600 |
| Skokie | $2,656 | -- | 42 | $1,930 |
| Champaign | $1,038 | -$109 | 39 | $650 |
| West Dundee | $2,514 | +$12 | 35 | $1,812 |
| Bloomington | $1,191 | -$12 | 32 | $831 |
| Morton Grove | $2,695 | -- | 30 | $2,076 |
Show 25 smaller Illinois cities
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lombard | $2,715 | +$96 | 28 | $1,974 |
| Joliet | $1,888 | -$440 | 24 | $1,220 |
| Decatur | $968 | -$98 | 24 | $690 |
| East Peoria | $2,184 | -$17 | 23 | $1,970 |
| Plainfield | $2,109 | -$63 | 19 | $1,698 |
| Palatine | $1,826 | +$27 | 17 | $1,700 |
| Wheaton | $1,864 | -- | 16 | $1,557 |
| St Charles | $2,196 | +$509 | 15 | $1,687 |
| Romeoville | $2,139 | +$13 | 14 | $1,840 |
| Itasca | $1,591 | +$63 | 14 | $1,040 |
| Downers Grove | $1,969 | -- | 13 | $1,743 |
| Warrenville | $2,435 | -$183 | 11 | $2,221 |
| Park Ridge | $3,414 | -- | 10 | $2,807 |
| Montgomery | $2,055 | +$310 | 10 | $1,725 |
| Mt Prospect | $2,392 | -- | 8 | $2,234 |
| Westmont | $1,763 | +$130 | 6 | $1,633 |
| Northbrook | $2,222 | -- | 6 | $1,809 |
| North Aurora | $3,365 | -- | 6 | $2,653 |
| Normal | $1,457 | -$168 | 6 | $969 |
| Algonquin | $2,191 | -$6 | 6 | $1,897 |
| Oswego | $2,055 | +$29 | 5 | $1,775 |
| Lansing | $1,290 | -- | 5 | $1,200 |
| Elk Grove Village | $1,745 | -$24 | 5 | $1,607 |
| Cherry Valley | $1,319 | -- | 5 | $999 |
| Bolingbrook | $2,016 | -- | 5 | $1,795 |
Which Illinois Cities Are Getting Cheaper?
30-day percent change in asking rent across Illinois cities. Green bars dropped, red bars rose. Showing the 15 biggest movers.
The Highest-Earning Apartment Buildings in Illinois
Across the 114 Illinois buildings we can estimate, rental revenue totals about $50M per month ($602M a year). Estimates come from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity; click a building for the full methodology.
| Building | City | Est. Monthly Revenue | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.The Apartments at Lincoln Common | Chicago, IL | $2.9M/mo | 96% | 588 |
| 2.The Belmont by Reside | Chicago, IL | $2.5M/mo | 99% | 1000 |
| 3.Springs at Lockport Apartments | Lockport, IL | $2.1M/mo | 93% | 906 |
| 4.The Belden-Stratford | Chicago, IL | $1.9M/mo | 96% | 354 |
| 5.Reside on Barry | Chicago, IL | $1.9M/mo | 99% | 621 |
| 6.Eugenie Terrace on the Park Apartments | Chicago, IL | $1.9M/mo | 96% | 575 |
| 7.Reside on Surf | Chicago, IL | $1.4M/mo | 99% | 674 |
| 8.Park Lincoln by Reside | Chicago, IL | $1.2M/mo | 99% | 480 |
| 9.The Lakes of Schaumburg Apartment Homes | Schaumburg, IL | $1.2M/mo | 96% | 654 |
| 10.Lucca Fox Valley | Aurora, IL | $1.1M/mo | 86% | 594 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials.
Rent by Bedroom Type
Average rent in Illinois broken down by apartment size. Only bedroom buckets with 100+ tracked units are shown so every row is backed by meaningful sample size.
| Type | Avg Rent | From | Up To | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,027 | $690 | $4,730 | 622 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,287 | $600 | $10,000 | 954 |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,670 | $725 | $9,500 | 847 |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,827 | $1,000 | $12,000 | 205 |
1 bedroom bucket hidden with fewer than 100 tracked units.
Illinois Rent Trend Over Time
Average rent trend across all tracked Illinois apartments.
Explore Illinois apartments on the map
See apartment locations, neighborhood boundaries, and rent data interactively.
Open Interactive MapIllinois Rent FAQ
What is the average rent in Illinois?
The average rent in Illinois is $2,535 per month as of July 2026, based on 3,062 units tracked across 45 cities.
Which Illinois city has the cheapest rent?
Bolingbrook has the lowest average rent in Illinois at $2,016 per month, with units starting from $1,795.
Are rents going up or down in Illinois?
Rents in Illinois have increased by $76 (3.7%) over the last 30 days.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Illinois?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Illinois is $2,287 per month, with 954 units available.
What is the most expensive city in Illinois?
Evanston is the most expensive city in Illinois with an average rent of $2,688 per month.
How many apartments are available in Illinois?
We track 3,062 individual units across 195 apartment communities in 45 Illinois cities. Prices are updated daily.
What is the average rent for a studio in Illinois?
The average studio apartment rent in Illinois is $2,027 per month.
How often are Illinois rent prices updated?
We refresh real asking prices every morning. All Illinois rent data is updated daily, giving you the most current pricing available.