Apex 400 Apartments
400 N Main St,
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Studio - 3 Beds | $2,265 - $5,750
Rental Market Trends in Glen Ellyn, IL
Updated August 2026
The average rent in Glen Ellyn, IL is $1,615/month.
Rent in Glen Ellyn is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,664/month.
$1,615/month
Average Rent
683 Sq Ft
Average Size
+2.3%
Change / Year
313
Available Apartments
Glen Ellyn rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Glen Ellyn average $1,669 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Glen Ellyn average $1,615 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Glen Ellyn average $2,088 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Glen Ellyn average $2,235 or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in Glen Ellyn, IL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.3%, which averages out to $38 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
August 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in Glen Ellyn, IL
August 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
7%
$700 - $1,000/month
47%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
33%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
13%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Glen Ellyn, IL?
Because the average rent in Glen Ellyn is $1,615, you’ll want to make about $5,383 per month or $64,596 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 Glen Ellyn, IL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Glen Ellyn, 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.
View the Glen Ellyn Area GuideCompare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Lombard
Avg Rent: $1,900/month
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Wheaton
Avg Rent: $1,736/month
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Glendale Heights
Avg Rent: $1,463/month
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Villa Park
Avg Rent: $1,623/month
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Oakbrook Terrace
Avg Rent: $2,023/month
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Winfield
Avg Rent: $1,993/month
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Carol Stream
Avg Rent: $1,619/month
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Addison
Avg Rent: $1,222/month
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Lisle
Avg Rent: $1,711/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Glen Ellyn?
The average rent in Glen Ellyn is $1,615 per month, which is 2.9% lower than the national average of $1,664.
What is the average rent for a house in Glen Ellyn?
The average rent for a house in Glen Ellyn, IL is $3,035 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Glen Ellyn?
The average rent for a townhome in Glen Ellyn, IL is $2,392 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Glen Ellyn?
The average rent for a condo in Glen Ellyn, IL is $1,884 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Glen Ellyn?
Rents in Glen Ellyn, IL are increasing, with prices up 2.3% year-over-year and $38 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Glen Ellyn?
In Glen Ellyn, IL, 47% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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.