What is the average apartment size in Gurnee?

The average size for a Gurnee, IL apartment is 876 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 Gurnee?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Gurnee is $1,793 per month, a 0.49% increase from last year’s average of $1,784.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Gurnee?

In Gurnee, studios rent for $1,595 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,636 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,920 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,931 per month

What is the average apartment size in Gurnee?

The typical apartment in Gurnee offers about 876 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Gurnee?

Studio apartments in Gurnee average 526 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 739 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 988 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,162 sq. ft.

Gurnee, IL Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Gurnee ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 64% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Gurnee?

In Gurnee, 26% of households rent while 74% 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 Gurnee is $1,793, a 0.49% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,784.

Studio Apartments at $1,595 offer the most budget-friendly option with 526 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 739 square feet for $1,636, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,920 offer 988 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,162 sq ft) for $1,931, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Gurnee, IL

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,793	876 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,595	526 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,636	739 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,920	988 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,931	1,162 sq. ft.

Gurnee, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Gurnee, IL have increased by 0.49% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,784 to $1,793.

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

The largest share of rentals in Gurnee, IL (64%) 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 Gurnee, IL?

2,996 or 26% of the households in Gurnee, IL are renter-occupied while 8,702 or 74% are owner-occupied.

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How Gurnee Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Gurnee	$1,793
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
Grayslake, IL	$1,512
Kenosha, WI	$1,425
Highland Park, IL	$3,032
McHenry, IL	$1,698
Wheeling, IL	$2,046
Lake Bluff, IL	$1,940
Libertyville, IL	$2,363
Vernon Hills, IL	$2,368
Lake Villa, IL	$1,640
Mundelein, IL	$1,843

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 Gurnee 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.