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Rental Market Trends in Glen Ellyn, IL

What is the average rent in Glen Ellyn, IL?

$1,643/month

Average Rent

676 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Glen Ellyn, IL is $1,643 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Glen Ellyn rent prices are 0% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Glen Ellyn, you can expect to pay about $1,675 per month for a studio, $1,643 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,051 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,201 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,675/month
533 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,643/month
676 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,051/month
949 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,201/month
1,128 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,791/month
1,124 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,400/month
1,897 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,108/month
1,051 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.7%, which averages out to $62 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 April 2026
$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
$2,389/month
804 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
$2,389/month
804 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
$2,389/month
804 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 $1,643, you’ll want to make about $5,476 per month or $65,712 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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Glen Ellyn, IL

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$1,945 - $5,045

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International Village Lombard

International Village Lombard

1300 S Finley Rd,
Lombard, IL 60148

$1,599 - $3,870

1-3 Beds

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Residences at Lakeside

830-830 Foxworth Blvd,
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$1,620 - $3,156

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Renaissance at Carol Stream

201 Flame Dr,
Carol Stream, IL 60188

$1,530 - $1,905

1-2 Beds

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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.

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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