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Rental Market Trends in Barrington, IL

What is the average rent in Barrington, IL?

$1,746/month

Average Rent

783 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Barrington, IL is $1,746 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Barrington rent prices are 6% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Barrington, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,746 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,584 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,157 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,746/month
783 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,584/month
1,276 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,157/month
1,419 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Barrington, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.8%, which averages out to $49 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Barrington, IL
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Barrington, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
25% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
75% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Barrington?

Based on current rent prices, West Liberty Street District and North Downtown District" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Barrington.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Liberty Street District
$2,260/month
854 Sq Ft
North Downtown District
$2,260/month
854 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Barrington?

Based on current rent prices, West Liberty Street District and North Downtown District" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Barrington.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Liberty Street District
$2,260/month
854 Sq Ft
North Downtown District
$2,260/month
854 Sq Ft

Which Barrington neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Barrington with the most apartments available are West Liberty Street District and North Downtown District" .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Liberty Street District
$2,260/month
854 Sq Ft
North Downtown District
$2,260/month
854 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Barrington, IL?

Because the average rent in Barrington is $1,746, you’ll want to make about $5,820 per month or $69,840 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Barrington, IL

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Barrington, IL

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HIGHPOINT Barrington

101 W Liberty St,
Barrington, IL 60010

$2,065 - $3,156

1-2 Beds

320 W Main St

320 W Main St

320 W Main St,
Barrington, IL 60010

$1,700

1 Bed

20839 N Cumnor Ave

20839 N Cumnor Ave

20839 N Cumnor Ave,
Barrington, IL 60010

$2,799

3 Beds

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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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