Illinois rental market
Last updated August 16, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for houses in Illinois is $2,400.
$2,400
+$100
+$300
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2,939
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for houses is $300 to $89,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 9 |
| $500 | 14 |
| $600 | 31 |
| $700 | 59 |
| $800 | 124 |
| $900 | 116 |
| $1,000 | 93 |
| $1,100 | 143 |
| $1,200 | 138 |
| $1,300 | 134 |
| $1,400 | 149 |
| $1,500 | 123 |
| $1,600 | 134 |
| $1,700 | 116 |
| $1,800 | 93 |
| $1,900 | 111 |
| $2,000 | 104 |
| $2,100 | 135 |
| $2,200 | 135 |
| $2,300 | 133 |
| $2,400 | 179 |
| $2,500 | 170 |
| $2,600 | 117 |
| $2,700 | 146 |
| $2,800 | 137 |
| $2,900 | 151 |
| $3,000 | 116 |
| $3,100 | 104 |
| $3,200 | 116 |
| $3,300 | 81 |
| $3,400 | 91 |
| $3,500 | 67 |
| $3,600 | 48 |
| $3,700 | 50 |
| $3,800 | 38 |
| $3,900 | 46 |
| $4,000 | 29 |
| $4,100 | 23 |
| $4,200 | 24 |
| $4,300 | 11 |
| $4,400 | 41 |
| $4,500 | 45 |
| $4,600 | 6 |
| $4,700 | 14 |
| $4,800 | 16 |
| $4,900 | 23 |
| $5,000+ | 204 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $300 compared to the previous year.
| 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 | $2,100 | No data |
| Oct | $2,100 | No data |
| Nov | $2,000 | No data |
| Dec | $1,975 | No 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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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.