What is the average apartment size in Elmhurst?

The average size for a Elmhurst, IL apartment is 937 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 Elmhurst?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Elmhurst is $2,291 per month, a 4.92% increase from last year’s average of $2,184.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Elmhurst?

In Elmhurst, studios rent for $1,325 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,930 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,704 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $4,740 per month

What is the average apartment size in Elmhurst?

The typical apartment in Elmhurst offers about 937 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Elmhurst?

Studio apartments in Elmhurst average 378 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 773 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,121 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 2,145 sq. ft.

Elmhurst, IL Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Elmhurst ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 30% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Elmhurst?

In Elmhurst, 20% of households rent while 80% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Elmhurst is $2,291, a 4.92% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,184.

Studio Apartments at $1,325 offer the most budget-friendly option with 378 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 773 square feet for $1,930, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,704 offer 1,121 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (2,145 sq ft) for $4,740, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Elmhurst, IL

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,291	937 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,325	378 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,930	773 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,704	1,121 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$4,740	2,145 sq. ft.

Elmhurst, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Elmhurst, IL have increased by 4.92% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,184 to $2,291.

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

The largest share of rentals in Elmhurst, IL (30%) 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 Elmhurst, IL?

3,418 or 20% of the households in Elmhurst, IL are renter-occupied while 13,445 or 80% are owner-occupied.

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How Elmhurst Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Elmhurst	$2,291
Chicago	$2,432
Oak Park	$2,213
Evanston	$2,568
Rockford	$1,252
Skokie	$2,128
Peoria	$1,218
Aurora	$1,865
Naperville	$2,082
Waukegan	$1,365
Dekalb	$1,105
Lombard	$2,008
Lisle	$1,872
Downers Grove, IL	$2,049
La Grange, IL	$2,061
Clarendon Hills, IL	$1,713
Des Plaines, IL	$1,843
Glen Ellyn, IL	$1,765
Carol Stream, IL	$1,648
Westmont, IL	$1,834
Wheaton, IL	$2,072

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 Elmhurst 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.