What is the average apartment size in Downers Grove?

The average size for a Downers Grove, IL apartment is 903 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 Downers Grove?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Downers Grove is $2,029 per month, a 2.86% increase from last year’s average of $1,973.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Downers Grove?

In Downers Grove, studios rent for $1,549 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,880 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,200 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,495 per month

What is the average apartment size in Downers Grove?

The typical apartment in Downers Grove offers about 903 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Downers Grove?

Studio apartments in Downers Grove average 496 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 770 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,086 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,292 sq. ft.

Downers Grove, IL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Downers Grove?

The typical rent budget in Downers Grove ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 38% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downers Grove?

In Downers Grove, 25% of households rent while 75% 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 Downers Grove is $2,029, a 2.86% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,973.

Studio Apartments at $1,549 offer the most budget-friendly option with 496 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 770 square feet for $1,880, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,200 offer 1,086 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,292 sq ft) for $3,495, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Downers Grove, IL

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,029	903 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,549	496 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,880	770 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,200	1,086 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,495	1,292 sq. ft.

Downers Grove, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Downers Grove, IL have increased by 2.86% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,973 to $2,029.

What's the typical rent budget in Downers Grove, IL?

The largest share of rentals in Downers Grove, IL (38%) 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 Downers Grove, IL?

5,028 or 25% of the households in Downers Grove, IL are renter-occupied while 15,329 or 75% are owner-occupied.

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How Downers Grove Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Downers Grove	$2,029
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
La Grange, IL	$2,070
Clarendon Hills, IL	$1,693
Warrenville, IL	$2,276
Glen Ellyn, IL	$1,620
Wheaton, IL	$2,063
Carol Stream, IL	$1,638
Romeoville, IL	$2,130

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 Downers Grove 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.