Deerfield

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Deerfield, IL

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Located about 25 miles northwest of Chicago, Deerfield is a picturesque suburb home to a bevy of corporate headquarters in addition to research centers and facilities for many national and international companies. Families are often drawn to Deerfield for its top-ranked public schools, job opportunities, scenic parks, peaceful atmosphere, and convenience to Chicago.

Numerous parks, recreation programs, and bike routes in Deerfield provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities. Deerfield is also convenient to plenty of golf courses and country clubs as well as the Chicago Botanic Garden. Deerfield’s community comes together for the regular Farmers Market and the annual Harvest Fest. Getting around from Deerfield is easy with access to I-94, I-294, and the two Metra Milwaukee North rail train stations in town.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Deerfield, IL is $1,799 for a studio, $2,174 for one bedroom, $2,964 for two bedrooms, and $3,229 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Deerfield has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,174/month
789 Sq Ft
House
$4,331/month
1,910 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,537/month
845 Sq Ft
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Transportation

55

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

26

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

45

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

Walden Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

452 Students

South Park Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

441 Students

Wilmot Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

477 Students

Kipling Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

454 Students

Alan B Shepard Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

460 Students

Charles J Caruso Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

445 Students

Deerfield High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,483 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Somme Prairie Nature Preserve
  • Prairie Wolf Slough
  • Everett Farm Nature Preserve
  • Camp Dan Beard
  • Heller Nature Center

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 September 2025.