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Addison, IL Area Guide

Where nature meets modern luxury

Suburban Family-Friendly Convenient Lush Active Diverse Commuter Peaceful Affordable

Addison sits about 20 miles west of Chicago’s Loop, surrounded by forest preserves, lakes, creeks, and reservoirs. It’s this ideal location between the modern luxuries of a metropolitan city and the beauty of nature that sets Addison apart. Addison is also home to a distinctly close-knit community brought together by a range of annual events, including the Fall Fest, Christmas Tree Lighting, Memorial Day Ceremony, and the Mayor’s Community Charity Ball.

While Addison is a small suburb, there’s no shortage of things to do in town. The Addison Center for the Arts features a variety of exhibits and events pertaining to the performing and visual arts. K1 Speed satisfies the need for speed with indoor go-kart racing. Many parks in and around Addison offer plenty of opportunities for hiking, biking, and more. Convenience to O’Hare International Airport as well as Interstates 290 and 355 makes commuting and traveling from Addison simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Addison, IL is $1,212 for one bedroom, $1,308 for two bedrooms, and $1,161 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Addison has increased by 3.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,212/month
667 Sq Ft
House
$2,596/month
1,300 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,022/month
1,011 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Addison, IL is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

47 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

48 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Stone Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Ardmore Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Lake Park Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Lincoln Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Wesley Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Indian Trail Jr High School

Public

Grades 6-8

Addison Trail High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Army Trail Nature Center
  • Songbird Slough Forest Preserve
  • Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserve
  • Salt Creek Park Forest Preserve
  • Cricket Creek Forest Preserve

Airports

  • Chicago O'Hare International
  • Chicago Midway International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.