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Rental Market Trends in Downers Grove, IL

What is the average rent in Downers Grove, IL?

$1,761/month

Average Rent

753 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Downers Grove, IL is $1,761 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,632/month, which means Downers Grove rent prices are 8% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Downers Grove, you can expect to pay about $1,694 per month for a studio, $1,761 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,175 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,712 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,694/month
490 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,761/month
753 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,175/month
1,135 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,712/month
1,222 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,959/month
1,030 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,386/month
1,429 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,491/month
1,914 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,042/month
1,114 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,157/month
816 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Downers Grove, 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.
Last Updated December 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Downers Grove, IL
Last Updated December 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Downers Grove, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
18% $700 - $1,000/month
21% $1,001 - $1,500/month
39% $1,501 - $2,000/month
21% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Downers Grove?

Based on current rent prices, Prentiss Creek and Kensington Place" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Downers Grove.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Prentiss Creek
$1,442/month
738 Sq Ft
Kensington Place
$1,442/month
738 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Downers Grove?

Based on current rent prices, Prentiss Creek and Kensington Place" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Downers Grove.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Prentiss Creek
$1,442/month
738 Sq Ft
Kensington Place
$1,442/month
738 Sq Ft

Which Downers Grove neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Downers Grove with the most apartments available are Prentiss Creek and Kensington Place" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Prentiss Creek
$1,442/month
738 Sq Ft
Kensington Place
$1,442/month
738 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Downers Grove is $1,761, you’ll want to make about $5,870 per month or $70,440 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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Downers Grove, IL

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Downers Grove, IL

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$1,985 - $3,190

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$1,540 - $1,800

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City View at the Highlands

2720 S Highland Ave,
Lombard, IL 60148

$1,816 - $4,289

1-3 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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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