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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
739 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3.6%
Increase in the Last Year
As of June 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 $1,628/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 $1,779 per month for a studio, $1,761 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,176 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,685 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Downers Grove, IL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.6%, which averages out to $64 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 Downers Grove, IL
Last Updated June 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
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21%
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25%
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32%
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21%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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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.
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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.
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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" .
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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.
How does Downers Grove, IL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Downers Grove, IL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.