What is the average apartment size in Vernon Hills?

The average size for a Vernon Hills, IL apartment is 933 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 Vernon Hills?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Vernon Hills is $2,312 per month, a 1.09% increase from last year’s average of $2,287.

What is the average apartment size in Vernon Hills?

The typical apartment in Vernon Hills offers about 933 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Vernon Hills, IL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Vernon Hills?

The typical rent budget in Vernon Hills ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 29% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Vernon Hills?

In Vernon Hills, 34% of households rent while 66% 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 Vernon Hills is $2,312, a 1.09% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,287.

One-bedroom apartments provide 745 square feet for $1,994, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,495 offer 1,069 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,549 sq ft) for $3,985, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Vernon Hills, IL

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,312	933 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,994	745 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,495	1,069 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,985	1,549 sq. ft.

Vernon Hills, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Vernon Hills, IL have increased by 1.09% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,287 to $2,312.

What's the typical rent budget in Vernon Hills, IL?

The largest share of rentals in Vernon Hills, IL (29%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Vernon Hills, IL?

3,629 or 34% of the households in Vernon Hills, IL are renter-occupied while 7,147 or 66% are owner-occupied.

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How Vernon Hills Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Vernon Hills	$2,312
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
Waukegan	$1,367
Arlington Heights, IL	$1,968
Gurnee, IL	$1,769
Palatine, IL	$1,822
Rolling Meadows, IL	$1,745
Wheeling, IL	$2,060
Des Plaines, IL	$1,894
Grayslake, IL	$1,499
Highland Park, IL	$2,952
Mount Prospect, IL	$1,886

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 Vernon Hills 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.