Average Rent in Illinois by City and ZIP (2026)

Across 305 Illinois ZIP codes with data, typical asking rent runs from $702 to $5,171, with a statewide median of $1,858. Data as of July 2026.

Illinois cities with rent data

CityMedian rentRangeZIP codes
Chicago$1,883$1,373 to $3,04455
Peoria$1,206$818 to $1,6737
Rockford$1,275$1,021 to $1,4907
Aurora$2,250$1,679 to $2,5395
Belleville$1,213$1,024 to $1,3414
Naperville$2,319$2,131 to $2,7224
Champaign$1,520$1,226 to $1,7953
Decatur$890$856 to $9813
Elgin$1,624$1,618 to $2,3243
Hoffman Estates$2,016$1,814 to $2,7173
Joliet$1,598$1,511 to $2,5083
Oak Park$1,851$1,593 to $2,3943
Plainfield$2,990$2,612 to $3,8983
Schaumburg$2,133$2,087 to $2,3683

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