What is the average apartment size in Lockport?

The average size for a Lockport, IL apartment is 1,042 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 Lockport?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Lockport is $2,178 per month, a 9.24% increase from last year’s average of $1,994.

What is the average apartment size in Lockport?

The typical apartment in Lockport offers about 1,042 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Lockport, IL Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Lockport ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 32% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Lockport?

In Lockport, 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 Lockport is $2,178, a 9.24% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,994.

One-bedroom apartments provide 777 square feet for $1,823, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,429 offer 1,229 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Lockport, IL

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,178	1,042 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,823	777 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,429	1,229 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Lockport, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Lockport, IL have increased by 9.24% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,994 to $2,178.

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

The largest share of rentals in Lockport, IL (32%) 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 Lockport, IL?

1,583 or 16% of the households in Lockport, IL are renter-occupied while 8,087 or 84% are owner-occupied.

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How Lockport Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Lockport	$2,178
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
Lisle	$1,854
Plainfield	$2,140
La Grange	$2,070
Downers Grove, IL	$2,029
Matteson, IL	$2,367
Clarendon Hills, IL	$1,693
Joliet, IL	$1,336
Warrenville, IL	$2,276
Romeoville, IL	$2,130
Tinley Park, IL	$1,938

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 Lockport 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.