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Rental Market Trends in Buffalo Grove, IL

What is the average rent in Buffalo Grove, IL?

$1,994/month

Average Rent

773 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Buffalo Grove, IL is $1,994 per month. This is 23% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/month, making Buffalo Grove one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Buffalo Grove, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,994 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,431 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,763 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,994/month
773 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,431/month
1,054 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,763/month
1,246 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,415/month
1,096 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,493/month
1,897 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,632/month
2,496 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,155/month
1,295 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,833/month
1,541 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Buffalo Grove, IL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $3 less 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 Buffalo Grove, IL
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Buffalo Grove, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
17% $1,501 - $2,000/month
83% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Buffalo Grove?

Based on current rent prices, Arlington Hills, Windfield and Vintage of Buffalo Grove are the most affordable neighborhoods in Buffalo Grove.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Arlington Hills
$1,753/month
720 Sq Ft
Windfield
$1,753/month
720 Sq Ft
Vintage of Buffalo Grove
$2,268/month
875 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Buffalo Grove?

Based on current rent prices, Vintage of Buffalo Grove, Arlington Hills and Windfield are the most expensive neighborhoods in Buffalo Grove.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Vintage of Buffalo Grove
$2,268/month
875 Sq Ft
Arlington Hills
$1,753/month
720 Sq Ft
Windfield
$1,753/month
720 Sq Ft

Which Buffalo Grove neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Buffalo Grove with the most apartments available are Vintage of Buffalo Grove, Arlington Hills and Windfield .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Vintage of Buffalo Grove
$2,268/month
875 Sq Ft
Arlington Hills
$1,753/month
720 Sq Ft
Windfield
$1,753/month
720 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Buffalo Grove is $1,994, you’ll want to make about $6,646 per month or $79,752 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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† 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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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