Elmhurst 255
255 N Addison Ave,
Elmhurst, IL 60126
$2,298 - $4,799
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Elmhurst, IL
What is the average rent in Elmhurst, IL?
$1,941/month
Average Rent
765 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Elmhurst, IL is $1,941 per month. This is 20% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/month, making Elmhurst one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Elmhurst, you can expect to pay about $1,806 per month for a studio, $1,941 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,578 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,422 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Elmhurst, IL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $37 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 Elmhurst, IL
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
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0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
38%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
19%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
44%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Elmhurst?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Elmhurst is the most affordable neighborhood in Elmhurst.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Elmhurst?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Elmhurst is the most expensive neighborhood in Elmhurst.
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Which Elmhurst neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Elmhurst with the most apartments available is Downtown Elmhurst .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Elmhurst, IL?
Because the average rent in Elmhurst is $1,941, you’ll want to make about $6,470 per month or $77,640 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 Elmhurst, IL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Elmhurst, 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.
Studio
$2,104/month
$2,104/month
One Bedroom
$2,469/month
$2,469/month
Two Bedroom
$3,381/month
$3,381/month
Three Bedroom
$4,936/month
$4,936/month
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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.