What is the average apartment size in Darien?

The average size for a Darien, IL apartment is 1,022 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Darien?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Darien is $1,798 per month, a 8.18% increase from last year’s average of $1,663.

What is the average apartment size in Darien?

The typical apartment in Darien offers about 1,022 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Darien, IL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Darien?

The typical rent budget in Darien ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 53% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Darien?

In Darien, 21% of households rent while 79% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Darien is $1,798, a 8.18% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,663.

One-bedroom apartments provide 785 square feet for $1,500, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,942 offer 1,150 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Darien, IL

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,798	1,022 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,500	785 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,942	1,150 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Darien, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Darien, IL have increased by 8.18% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,663 to $1,798.

What's the typical rent budget in Darien, IL?

The largest share of rentals in Darien, IL (53%) 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 Darien, IL?

1,897 or 21% of the households in Darien, IL are renter-occupied while 6,933 or 79% are owner-occupied.

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How Darien Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Darien	$1,798
Skokie	$2,041
Naperville	$2,057
Chicago	$2,461
Aurora	$1,856
Evanston	$2,577
Oak Park	$2,176
Rockford	$1,260
Lombard, IL	$1,986
Lisle, IL	$1,854
Willowbrook, IL	$1,964
La Grange, IL	$2,070
Clarendon Hills, IL	$1,693
Downers Grove, IL	$2,029
Warrenville, IL	$2,276
Glen Ellyn, IL	$1,620
Wheaton, IL	$2,063

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 Darien 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.