What is the average apartment size in Elmhurst?

The average size for a Elmhurst, IL apartment is 928 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 Mar / 2026, the average rent in Elmhurst is $2,174 per month, a 2.06% increase from last years average of $2,130.

What is the average apartment size in Elmhurst?

The typical apartment in Elmhurst offers about 928 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

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 35% 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: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Elmhurst is $2,174, a 2.06% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,130.

One-bedroom apartments provide 768 square feet for $1,823, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,519 offer 1,086 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Elmhurst, IL

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,174	928 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,823	768 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,519	1,086 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Elmhurst, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Elmhurst, IL have increased by 2.06% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,130 to $2,174.

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

The largest share of rentals in Elmhurst, IL (35%) 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.

How Elmhurst Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Elmhurst	$2,174
Chicago	$2,471
Oak Park	$2,256
Evanston	$2,587
Aurora	$1,853
Rockford	$1,275
Skokie	$2,062
Peoria	$1,302
Naperville	$2,079
Champaign	$1,746
Lombard	$2,036
Lisle	$1,894
Downers Grove, IL	$2,067
La Grange, IL	$2,018
Carol Stream, IL	$1,641
Clarendon Hills, IL	$1,574
Des Plaines, IL	$1,854
Wheaton, IL	$2,120
Glen Ellyn, IL	$1,909
Villa Park, IL	$2,096
Glendale Heights, IL	$1,637

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.