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Average Rent in Naperville, IL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Naperville, IL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,499/mo
▲ +14.3% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,839/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
6
tracked daily
Units Listed
37
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Naperville, IL
Compare average rent across Naperville, IL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naperville 60555 | $2,641 | $2,175 | 1 | 10 |
| Naperville Park District | $2,349 | $1,740 | 2 | 32 |
| Naperville 60504 | $2,295 | $1,949 | 2 | 38 |
| Naperville 60565 | $1,962 | $1,570 | 2 | 13 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Naperville, IL?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Naperville, IL is $2,499 per month across 6 apartment communities and 37 available units. Rents have increased $292 (14.3%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Fifteen 98 Naperville Apartment Homes starting at $1,839/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $2,499/mo.
Prices range from $1,839 to $3,350 per month. The most common price point is the $2,400 range, where 10 units are currently listed.
Naperville, IL Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Naperville, IL
Rent Prices by Apartment in Naperville, IL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fifteen 98 Naperville Apartment Homes | $1,839/mo | $1,983/mo | 9 | 3.9 |
| The Reserve on Washington | $1,990/mo | $2,035/mo | 3 | 3.8 |
| 500 Station | $2,232/mo | $2,496/mo | 9 | 3.7 |
| Preserve at Cantera | $2,523/mo | $2,720/mo | 6 | 4.4 |
| Thornberry Woods | $2,710/mo | $2,710/mo | 1 | 4.6 |
| McDowell Point | $2,894/mo | $3,000/mo | 9 | 4.3 |
Google Search Trends for Naperville, IL Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Naperville, IL
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$100,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,499/mo.
Comfortable income
$120,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,839/mo), you need to earn at least $74,000/year.
Median household income in Naperville, IL is $150,937 , about 26% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Naperville, IL
Overall prices in Naperville, IL runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Naperville, IL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,499 |
| Utilities | $477 |
| Groceries | $563 |
| Transportation | $1,138 |
| Healthcare | $555 |
| Other goods and services | $888 |
| Estimated total | $6,120/mo |
Population
149,424
Median household income
$150,937
Census median rent
$1,852/mo
Rent as % of income
24.3%
Median age
40.1
Mean commute
31 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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