Illinois Rental Market Trends
Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Illinois is $2,021, a 3.13% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,960.
Studio Apartments at $1,651 offer the most budget-friendly option with 467 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.
One-bedroom apartments provide 718 square feet for $1,920, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $2,140 offer 1,024 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,319 sq ft) for $2,684, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in Illinois
Last updated: November 18, 2025
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $2,021 | 838 sq. ft. |
| Studio | $1,651 | 467 sq. ft. |
| 1 Bed | $1,920 | 718 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $2,140 | 1,024 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $2,684 | 1,319 sq. ft. |
Illinois rent trends
What's the typical rent budget in Illinois?
The largest share of rentals in Illinois (31%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in Illinois?
1,658,870 or 33% of the households in Illinois are renter-occupied while 3,343,034 or 67% are owner-occupied.
How Illinois Compares to Other States
| State | Average Rent | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $1,315 | 992 sq. ft. |
| Arizona | $1,573 | 862 sq. ft. |
| Arkansas | $1,133 | 895 sq. ft. |
| California | $2,638 | 854 sq. ft. |
| Colorado | $1,841 | 876 sq. ft. |
| Connecticut | $2,119 | 895 sq. ft. |
| Delaware | $1,687 | 919 sq. ft. |
| District of Columbia | $2,498 | 747 sq. ft. |
| Florida | $1,970 | 982 sq. ft. |
| Georgia | $1,642 | 1,025 sq. ft. |
| Idaho | $1,657 | 928 sq. ft. |
| Illinois | $2,021 | 838 sq. ft. |
| Indiana | $1,313 | 907 sq. ft. |
| Iowa | $1,236 | 898 sq. ft. |
| Kansas | $1,306 | 909 sq. ft. |
| Kentucky | $1,321 | 936 sq. ft. |
| Louisiana | $1,267 | 923 sq. ft. |
| Maryland | $1,885 | 906 sq. ft. |
| Massachusetts | $2,849 | 881 sq. ft. |
| Michigan | $1,396 | 920 sq. ft. |
| Minnesota | $1,625 | 892 sq. ft. |
| Mississippi | $1,305 | 1,005 sq. ft. |
| Missouri | $1,330 | 901 sq. ft. |
| Montana | $1,714 | 889 sq. ft. |
| Nebraska | $1,340 | 933 sq. ft. |
| Nevada | $1,536 | 908 sq. ft. |
| New Hampshire | $2,181 | 879 sq. ft. |
| New Jersey | $2,419 | 868 sq. ft. |
| New Mexico | $1,406 | 831 sq. ft. |
| New York | $2,250 | 898 sq. ft. |
| North Carolina | $1,550 | 976 sq. ft. |
| North Dakota | $1,159 | 966 sq. ft. |
| Ohio | $1,326 | 901 sq. ft. |
| Oklahoma | $1,063 | 858 sq. ft. |
| Oregon | $1,753 | 844 sq. ft. |
| Pennsylvania | $1,778 | 890 sq. ft. |
| Rhode Island | $2,211 | 923 sq. ft. |
| South Carolina | $1,613 | 1,015 sq. ft. |
| South Dakota | $1,182 | 913 sq. ft. |
| Tennessee | $1,529 | 949 sq. ft. |
| Texas | $1,451 | 890 sq. ft. |
| Utah | $1,622 | 927 sq. ft. |
| Virginia | $1,972 | 923 sq. ft. |
| Washington | $2,043 | 830 sq. ft. |
| Wisconsin | $1,582 | 917 sq. ft. |
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Popular Cities in Illinois
- Apartments in Arlington Heights $1,979
- Apartments in Aurora $1,865
- Apartments in Belleville $1,195
- Apartments in Bloomington $1,185
- Apartments in Calumet City $1,123
- Apartments in Carbondale $1,051
- Apartments in Carol Stream $1,648
- Apartments in Champaign $1,688
- Apartments in Chicago $2,432
- Apartments in Chicago Heights $1,238
- Apartments in Clarendon Hills $1,713
- Apartments in Dekalb $1,105
- Apartments in Des Plaines $1,843
- Apartments in Downers Grove $2,049
- Apartments in Elgin $1,693
- Apartments in Evanston $2,568
- Apartments in Glen Ellyn $1,765
- Apartments in Grayslake $1,512
- Apartments in Gurnee $1,793
- Apartments in Highland Park $3,032
- Apartments in La Grange $2,061
- Apartments in Lansing $1,251
- Apartments in Lisle $1,872
- Apartments in Lombard $2,008
- Apartments in Matteson $2,437
- Apartments in Mount Prospect $1,850
- Apartments in Naperville $2,082
- Apartments in O'Fallon $1,743
- Apartments in Oak Lawn $1,193
- Apartments in Oak Park $2,213
- Apartments in Palatine $1,851
- Apartments in Peoria $1,218
- Apartments in Riverdale $1,096
- Apartments in Rockford $1,252
- Apartments in Rolling Meadows $1,721
- Apartments in Romeoville $2,081
- Apartments in Saint Charles $2,009
- Apartments in Schaumburg $1,966
- Apartments in Skokie $2,128
- Apartments in Warrenville $2,278
- Apartments in Waukegan $1,365
- Apartments in Westmont $1,834
- Apartments in Wheaton $2,072
- Apartments in Wheeling $2,046
Where this data comes from
The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.
Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Illinois apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.
Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.