What is the average apartment size in Schaumburg?

The average size for a Schaumburg, IL apartment is 849 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 Schaumburg?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Schaumburg is $1,966 per month, a 2.85% increase from last year’s average of $1,912.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Schaumburg?

In Schaumburg, studios rent for $1,494 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,795 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,200 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,389 per month

What is the average apartment size in Schaumburg?

The typical apartment in Schaumburg offers about 849 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Schaumburg?

Studio apartments in Schaumburg average 493 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 730 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,013 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,182 sq. ft.

Schaumburg, IL Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Schaumburg ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 63% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Schaumburg?

In Schaumburg, 38% of households rent while 62% 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 Schaumburg is $1,966, a 2.85% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,912.

Studio Apartments at $1,494 offer the most budget-friendly option with 493 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 730 square feet for $1,795, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,200 offer 1,013 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,182 sq ft) for $2,389, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Schaumburg, IL

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,966	849 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,494	493 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,795	730 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,200	1,013 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,389	1,182 sq. ft.

Schaumburg, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Schaumburg, IL have increased by 2.85% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,912 to $1,966.

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

The largest share of rentals in Schaumburg, IL (63%) 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 Schaumburg, IL?

12,232 or 38% of the households in Schaumburg, IL are renter-occupied while 19,782 or 62% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Schaumburg?

Blue Island $1,019/month

Melrose Park $1,092/month

Riverdale $1,096/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,966/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Schaumburg?

Park Ridge $2,645/month

Barrington $2,683/month

Wilmette $5,142/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Schaumburg, IL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Wilmette	$5,142
Barrington	$2,683
Park Ridge	$2,645
Evanston	$2,568
Glenview	$2,455
Matteson	$2,437
Chicago	$2,432
Orland Park	$2,342
Northbrook	$2,330
Oak Park	$2,213
Skokie	$2,128
La Grange	$2,061
Wheeling	$2,046
Arlington Heights	$1,979
Tinley Park	$1,948
Palatine	$1,851
Mount Prospect	$1,850
Des Plaines	$1,843
Hoffman Estates	$1,832
Rolling Meadows	$1,721
Elk Grove Village	$1,666
Richton Park	$1,545
Park Forest	$1,489
La Grange Park	$1,457
Forest Park	$1,333
Oak Forest	$1,291
Chicago Ridge	$1,274
Lansing	$1,251
Midlothian	$1,247
Chicago Heights	$1,238
Worth	$1,227
Oak Lawn	$1,193
Calumet City	$1,123
Riverdale	$1,096
Melrose Park	$1,092
Blue Island	$1,019

Schaumburg | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Arlington Heights is 26% lower than in Barrington

$1,979

Arlington Heights rent is 1% higher than Schaumburg average

Average Rent $1,979

$2,683

Barrington rent is 36% higher than Schaumburg average

Average Rent $2,683

How Schaumburg Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Schaumburg	$1,966
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
Arlington Heights	$1,979
Rolling Meadows, IL	$1,721
Des Plaines, IL	$1,843
Mount Prospect, IL	$1,850
Glen Ellyn, IL	$1,765
Palatine, IL	$1,851
Carol Stream, IL	$1,648
Elgin, IL	$1,693
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 Schaumburg 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.