Last updated May 29, 2026
Average Rent in Illinois (2026)
Average rent across Illinois is $1,940/mo as of May 2026, based on 1,120 units tracked daily across 26 cities and 101 apartment communities. Rents are down $771 (27.8%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $600 to $11,481.
Explore Illinois Cities
Marker size scales with tracked inventory. Click a city to open its rent trend page.
Marker size scales with tracked inventory. 26 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 come from our proprietary data sourcing, refreshed daily.
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $3,136 | +$68 | 170 | $1,347 |
| Rockford | $1,236 | -$111 | 114 | $800 |
| Joliet | $1,311 | -$521 | 91 | $675 |
| Elgin | $1,959 | +$84 | 85 | $1,415 |
| Aurora | $2,138 | +$212 | 82 | $1,345 |
| Normal | $1,084 | +$515 | 79 | $875 |
| Champaign | $1,187 | +$28 | 72 | $659 |
| Cicero | $2,722 | -- | 63 | $1,906 |
| Schaumburg | $2,100 | +$157 | 62 | $1,629 |
| Woodridge | $2,158 | +$7 | 47 | $1,574 |
| Naperville | $2,246 | +$349 | 43 | $1,570 |
| Peoria | $1,399 | -$48 | 39 | $809 |
| East Peoria | $2,265 | +$93 | 30 | $1,915 |
| Springfield | $1,144 | +$141 | 29 | $600 |
| Bloomington | $1,217 | -$132 | 23 | $961 |
| Itasca | $1,551 | +$26 | 13 | $1,340 |
| Downers Grove | $1,969 | -- | 13 | $1,743 |
| Lombard | $2,714 | +$130 | 12 | $1,933 |
| Warrenville | $2,618 | -$36 | 10 | $2,175 |
| Montgomery | $1,998 | -$82 | 10 | $1,200 |
Show 6 smaller Illinois cities
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romeoville | $2,192 | +$12 | 9 | $1,840 |
| Oswego | $2,026 | -$70 | 6 | $1,805 |
| Elk Grove Village | $1,758 | +$4 | 5 | $1,657 |
| Cherry Valley | $1,319 | -$80 | 5 | $999 |
| Decatur | $1,149 | -$150 | 4 | $799 |
| St Charles | $1,437 | -$323 | 2 | $1,098 |
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.
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 | $2,098 | $809 | $4,375 | 161 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,863 | $600 | $5,937 | 444 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,989 | $709 | $6,962 | 439 |
2 bedroom buckets 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 $1,940 per month as of May 2026, based on 1,120 units tracked across 26 cities.
Which Illinois city has the cheapest rent?
St Charles has the lowest average rent in Illinois at $1,437 per month, with units starting from $1,098.
Are rents going up or down in Illinois?
Rents in Illinois have decreased by $771 (27.8%) 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 $1,863 per month, with 444 units available.
What is the most expensive city in Illinois?
Chicago is the most expensive city in Illinois with an average rent of $3,136 per month.
How many apartments are available in Illinois?
We track 1,120 individual units across 101 apartment communities in 26 Illinois cities. Prices are updated daily.
What is the average rent for a studio in Illinois?
The average studio apartment rent in Illinois is $2,098 per month.
How often are Illinois rent prices updated?
Our proprietary data sourcing refreshes real asking prices every morning. All Illinois rent data is updated daily, giving you the most current pricing available.