What is the average apartment size in Zion?

The average size for a Zion, IL apartment is 784 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 Zion?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Zion is $1,242 per month, a 1.8% increase from last year’s average of $1,220.

What is the average apartment size in Zion?

The typical apartment in Zion offers about 784 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Zion, IL Rental Market Trends

Q: Do most people rent or own in Zion?

In Zion, 44% of households rent while 56% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Zion is $1,242, a 1.8% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,220.

One-bedroom apartments provide 694 square feet for $1,172, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,364 offer 938 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Zion, IL

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,242	784 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,172	694 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,364	938 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Zion, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Zion, IL have increased by 1.8% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,220 to $1,242.

Do most people rent or own in Zion, IL?

3,948 or 44% of the households in Zion, IL are renter-occupied while 5,023 or 56% are owner-occupied.

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How Zion Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Zion	$1,242
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
Dekalb	$1,105
Waukegan	$1,365
Grayslake, IL	$1,512
Kenosha, WI	$1,425
Highland Park, IL	$3,032
Gurnee, IL	$1,793
Racine, WI	$1,184
Lake Bluff, IL	$1,940
Libertyville, IL	$2,363
Vernon Hills, IL	$2,368
Buffalo Grove, IL	$2,275
Lake Villa, IL	$1,640

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 Zion 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.