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Rental Market Trends in Downers Grove, IL

What is the average rent in Downers Grove, IL?

$1,802/month

Average Rent

769 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.8%

Increase in the Last Year

Downers Grove, IL Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Downers Grove, IL is $1,802 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Downers Grove rent prices are 10% higher than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Downers Grove average $1,773 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Downers Grove average $1,802 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Downers Grove average $2,263 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Downers Grove average $2,574 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,773/month
481 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,802/month
769 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,263/month
1,138 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,574/month
1,213 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,364/month
1,493 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,071/month
1,116 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.8%, which averages out to $33 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 June 2026
Legend
2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Downers Grove, IL
Last Updated June 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Downers Grove, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
17% $700 - $1,000/month
24% $1,001 - $1,500/month
31% $1,501 - $2,000/month
28% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Downers Grove is $1,802, you’ll want to make about $6,006 per month or $72,072 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

844 Available Apartments for Rent

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$2,034 - $4,989

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$1,280 - $2,569

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Bristol Club Apartments

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United States Illinois Downers Grove Rental Trends

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 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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