Illinois rental market

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Last updated August 19, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Illinois is $1,855.

Average rent

$1,855

Month-over-month change

-$45

Year-over-year change

+$34

Available rentals

17,308

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $100 to $89,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$0451
$50092
$600207
$700403
$800576
$900616
$1,000566
$1,100754
$1,200968
$1,3001062
$1,4001261
$1,5001193
$1,6001219
$1,7001156
$1,8001027
$1,900938
$2,000816
$2,100896
$2,200916
$2,300855
$2,400857
$2,500716
$2,600559
$2,700554
$2,800486
$2,900546
$3,000412
$3,100310
$3,200326
$3,300249
$3,400293
$3,500260
$3,600162
$3,700137
$3,800138
$3,900177
$4,000109
$4,10078
$4,20077
$4,30063
$4,400102
$4,50091
$4,60027
$4,70046
$4,80043
$4,90077
$5,000+508

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $34 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,745$1,695
Feb$1,700$1,725
Mar$1,750$1,750
Apr$1,799$1,800
May$1,800$1,825
Jun$1,800$1,850
Jul$1,809$1,899
Aug$1,845$1,895
Sep$1,810No data
Oct$1,790No data
Nov$1,740No data
Dec$1,700No data

Market temperature

The Illinois rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Illinois is 12% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Illinois?

The average rent in Illinois is $1,855.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Illinois?

Houses in Illinois rent between $100 - $89,000 with an average rent of $1,855.

3. How has the rent in Illinois changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Illinois increased by $34

4. How much has the rent in Illinois increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Illinois decreased by $45

5. How many available rentals are there in Illinois?

There are currently 17,308 rentals available in Illinois.

6. How do rent prices in Illinois compare with the national average?

The average rent in Illinois is $1,855 — 11.67% lower the national average of $2,100.