What is the average apartment size in Skokie?

The average size for a Skokie, IL apartment is 963 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 Skokie?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Skokie is $2,128 per month, a 0.5% increase from last year’s average of $2,118.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Skokie?

In Skokie, studios rent for $1,400 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,746 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,257 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,704 per month

What is the average apartment size in Skokie?

The typical apartment in Skokie offers about 963 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Skokie?

Studio apartments in Skokie average 550 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 743 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,043 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,781 sq. ft.

Skokie, IL Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Skokie ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 60% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Skokie?

In Skokie, 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 Skokie is $2,128, a 0.5% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,118.

Studio Apartments at $1,400 offer the most budget-friendly option with 550 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 743 square feet for $1,746, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,257 offer 1,043 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,781 sq ft) for $3,704, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Skokie, IL

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,128	963 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,400	550 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,746	743 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,257	1,043 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,704	1,781 sq. ft.

Skokie, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Skokie, IL have increased by 0.5% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,118 to $2,128.

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

The largest share of rentals in Skokie, IL (60%) 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 Skokie, IL?

6,198 or 26% of the households in Skokie, IL are renter-occupied while 17,773 or 74% are owner-occupied.

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How Skokie Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Skokie	$2,128
Chicago	$2,432
Oak Park	$2,213
Evanston	$2,568
Rockford	$1,252
Peoria	$1,218
Aurora	$1,865
Naperville	$2,082
Waukegan	$1,365
Dekalb	$1,105
Champaign	$1,688

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 Skokie 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.