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Rental Market Trends in Darien, IL

What is the average rent in Darien, IL?

$1,481/month

Average Rent

727 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Darien, IL is $1,481 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Darien rent prices are 10% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Darien, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,481 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,005 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,325 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,481/month
727 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,005/month
1,128 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,325/month
1,604 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,360/month
2,264 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,540/month
777 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,912/month
967 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Darien, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.5%, which averages out to $52 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Darien, IL
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Darien, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
67% $1,001 - $1,500/month
11% $1,501 - $2,000/month
22% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Darien is $1,481, you’ll want to make about $4,936 per month or $59,232 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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Darien, IL

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How does Darien, IL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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$1,699 - $2,740

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Idyllwild Apartments

Idyllwild Apartments

1526 Lakeview Dr,
Darien, IL 60561

$1,535 - $1,835

1-2 Beds

The Jade Residences at Waterfall Glen

The Jade Residences at Waterfall Glen

2305 Sokol Ct,
Darien, IL 60561

$1,866 - $2,700

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Twin Lake Towers

Twin Lake Towers

200 W 60th St,
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$1,650 - $2,835

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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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