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Rental Market Trends in Glen Ellyn, IL

What is the average rent in Glen Ellyn, IL?

$1,574/month

Average Rent

676 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Glen Ellyn, IL is $1,574 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,630/month, which means Glen Ellyn rent prices are 3% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Glen Ellyn, you can expect to pay about $1,589 per month for a studio, $1,574 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,044 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,179 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,589/month
566 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,574/month
676 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,044/month
949 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,179/month
1,128 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,168/month
1,446 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,821/month
728 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,050/month
1,008 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,487/month
1,045 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,212/month
1,482 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Glen Ellyn, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.6%, which averages out to $73 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 Glen Ellyn, IL
Last Updated October 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Glen Ellyn, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
7% $700 - $1,000/month
53% $1,001 - $1,500/month
27% $1,501 - $2,000/month
13% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Glen Ellyn?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Glen Ellyn is the most affordable neighborhood in Glen Ellyn.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Glen Ellyn
$2,703/month
907 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Glen Ellyn?

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

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Glen Ellyn
$2,703/month
907 Sq Ft

Which Glen Ellyn neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Glen Ellyn with the most apartments available is Downtown Glen Ellyn .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Glen Ellyn
$2,703/month
907 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Glen Ellyn is $1,574, you’ll want to make about $5,246 per month or $62,952 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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$1,580 - $2,558

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$1,825 - $1,900

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† 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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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