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Bolingbrook, IL

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A thriving village in Chicago’s southwest suburbs

Laid-Back Shopping Outdoors Public Transit

Bolingbrook is a sprawling suburban village about 30 miles southwest of Downtown Chicago. The city lures in newcomers with its laid-back atmosphere, modern amenities, and easy access to the big city. Bolingbrook hosts a thriving retail sector, with the Promenade Bolingbrook serving as one of the area’s most popular shopping malls. Numerous large parks and forests surround the village, offering endless opportunities to spend time outdoors.

The easy access to Chicago by car or train makes Bolingbrook a terrific option for commuters, while the combination of peaceful neighborhoods and high-performing public schools boosts the appeal of Bolingbrook. Those looking to rent in this charming community have a plethora of options including apartments, townhomes, and single-family houses.

Rent Trends

As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Bolingbrook, IL is $1,603 for a studio, $1,802 for one bedroom, $2,237 for two bedrooms, and $2,566 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bolingbrook has increased by 4.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,802/month
779 Sq Ft
House
$3,123/month
1,974 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,564/month
1,345 Sq Ft
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Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

47

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

John R Tibbott Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

344 Students

Wood View Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

450 Students

Jonas E Salk Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

423 Students

Wayne Builta Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

278 Students

Jamie Mcgee Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

427 Students

Jane Addams Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

587 Students

Hubert H Humphrey Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

690 Students

Brooks Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

933 Students

Bolingbrook High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,405 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hidden Oaks Conservation Area and Nature Center
  • Veterans Woods
  • Isle a la Cache Preserve
  • Keepataw Preserve
  • Whalon Lake

Airports

  • Chicago Midway International
  • Chicago O'Hare 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 June 2025.