What is the average apartment size in Geneva?

The average size for a Geneva, IL apartment is 964 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 Geneva?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Geneva is $2,009 per month, a 3.21% increase from last year’s average of $1,947.

What is the average apartment size in Geneva?

The typical apartment in Geneva offers about 964 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Geneva, IL Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Geneva ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 74% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Geneva?

In Geneva, 16% of households rent while 84% 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 Geneva is $2,009, a 3.21% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,947.

One-bedroom apartments provide 814 square feet for $1,813, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,053 offer 998 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Geneva, IL

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,009	964 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,813	814 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,053	998 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Geneva, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Geneva, IL have increased by 3.21% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,947 to $2,009.

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

The largest share of rentals in Geneva, IL (74%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Geneva, IL?

1,337 or 16% of the households in Geneva, IL are renter-occupied while 6,862 or 84% are owner-occupied.

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How Geneva Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Geneva	$2,009
Chicago	$2,461
Oak Park	$2,176
Evanston	$2,577
Rockford	$1,260
Aurora	$1,856
Naperville	$2,057
Skokie	$2,041
Dekalb	$1,082
Champaign	$1,655
Lombard	$1,986
Schaumburg	$1,926
Lisle	$1,854
Plainfield	$2,140
Downers Grove, IL	$2,029
Elgin, IL	$1,667
Saint Charles, IL	$2,043
Carol Stream, IL	$1,638
Warrenville, IL	$2,276
Glen Ellyn, IL	$1,620
Roselle, IL	$1,943

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 Geneva 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.