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Rental Market Trends in Elmhurst, IL

What is the average rent in Elmhurst, IL?

$1,973/month

Average Rent

765 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Elmhurst, IL is $1,973 per month. This is 21% higher than the national average rent price of $1,626/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 $1,812 per month for a studio, $1,973 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,608 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,492 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,812/month
535 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,973/month
765 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,608/month
1,129 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,492/month
2,025 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,297/month
1,419 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,398/month
1,891 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Elmhurst, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.5%, which averages out to $69 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 March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Elmhurst, IL
Last Updated March 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Elmhurst, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
31% $1,001 - $1,500/month
25% $1,501 - $2,000/month
44% Above $2,000/month

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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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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Elmhurst
$2,451/month
776 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Elmhurst?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Elmhurst is the most expensive neighborhood in Elmhurst.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Elmhurst
$2,451/month
776 Sq Ft

Which Elmhurst neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Elmhurst with the most apartments available is Downtown Elmhurst .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Elmhurst
$2,451/month
776 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Elmhurst is $1,973, you’ll want to make about $6,576 per month or $78,912 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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Apartment Averages

Downtown Elmhurst

Elmhurst, IL

Downtown Elmhurst

Elmhurst, IL

Studio
$2,097/month
$2,097/month
One Bedroom
$2,520/month
$2,520/month
Two Bedroom
$3,349/month
$3,349/month
Three Bedroom
$5,015/month
$5,015/month
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$2,205 - $4,799

Studio - 3 Beds

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100 N Haven Rd,
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$1,955 - $6,307 Total Monthly Price

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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