Illinois rental market

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Last updated August 16, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for houses in Illinois is $2,400.

Average rent

$2,400

Month-over-month change

+$100

Year-over-year change

+$300

Avg. Days On Market

51

Available rentals

2,939

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for houses is $300 to $89,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$09
$50014
$60031
$70059
$800124
$900116
$1,00093
$1,100143
$1,200138
$1,300134
$1,400149
$1,500123
$1,600134
$1,700116
$1,80093
$1,900111
$2,000104
$2,100135
$2,200135
$2,300133
$2,400179
$2,500170
$2,600117
$2,700146
$2,800137
$2,900151
$3,000116
$3,100104
$3,200116
$3,30081
$3,40091
$3,50067
$3,60048
$3,70050
$3,80038
$3,90046
$4,00029
$4,10023
$4,20024
$4,30011
$4,40041
$4,50045
$4,6006
$4,70014
$4,80016
$4,90023
$5,000+204

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $300 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,850$1,900
Feb$1,886$1,989
Mar$1,875$2,000
Apr$1,950$2,150
May$1,920$2,210
Jun$2,000$2,300
Jul$2,000$2,300
Aug$2,175$2,360
Sep$2,100No data
Oct$2,100No data
Nov$2,000No data
Dec$1,975No 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 2% higher 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 $1,858.

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 $1,858.

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

In the last year, the rent in Illinois increased by $48

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

In the last month, the rent in Illinois decreased by $37

5. How many available rentals are there in Illinois?

There are currently 17,398 rentals available in Illinois.

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

The average rent in Illinois is $1,858 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.