What is the average apartment size in Swansea?

The average size for a Swansea, IL apartment is 947 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 Swansea?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Swansea is $1,332 per month, a 3.92% decrease from last year’s average of $1,387.

What is the average apartment size in Swansea?

The typical apartment in Swansea offers about 947 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Swansea, IL Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Swansea ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 43% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Swansea?

In Swansea, 25% of households rent while 75% 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 Swansea is $1,332, a 3.92% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,387.

One-bedroom apartments provide 681 square feet for $1,145, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,411 offer 1,060 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Swansea, IL

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,332	947 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,145	681 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,411	1,060 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Swansea, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Swansea, IL have decreased by 3.92% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,387 to $1,332.

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

The largest share of rentals in Swansea, IL (43%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Swansea, IL?

1,381 or 25% of the households in Swansea, IL are renter-occupied while 4,206 or 75% are owner-occupied.

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How Swansea Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Swansea	$1,332
Skokie	$2,041
Naperville	$2,057
Chicago	$2,461
Aurora	$1,856
Evanston	$2,577
Oak Park	$2,176
Rockford	$1,260
Riverview	$691
Shiloh	$1,184
Marlborough	$1,021

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 Swansea 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.