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Rental Market Trends in Glendale Heights, IL
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Glendale Heights, IL is $1,470/month.
Rent in Glendale Heights is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.
$1,470/month
Average Rent
627 Sq Ft
Average Size
+3.9%
Change / Year
131
Available Apartments
Glendale Heights rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Glendale Heights average per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Glendale Heights average $1,470 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Glendale Heights average $1,741 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Glendale Heights average $2,292 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Glendale Heights, IL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.9%, which averages out to $58 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Glendale Heights, IL
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
8%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
50%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
42%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Glendale Heights, IL?
Because the average rent in Glendale Heights is $1,470, you’ll want to make about $4,900 per month or $58,800 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 Glendale Heights, IL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Glendale Heights, 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 Glendale Heights Area GuideCompare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Bloomingdale
Avg Rent: $1,678/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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Glen Ellyn
Avg Rent: $1,620/month
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Lombard
Avg Rent: $1,901/month
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Roselle
Avg Rent: $1,756/month
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Winfield
Avg Rent: $1,992/month
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Itasca
Avg Rent: $2,019/month
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Wheaton
Avg Rent: $1,795/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Glendale Heights?
The average rent in Glendale Heights is $1,470 per month, which is 11.7% lower than the national average of $1,665.
Are rents going up or down in Glendale Heights?
Rents in Glendale Heights, IL are increasing, with prices up 3.9% year-over-year and $58 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Glendale Heights?
In Glendale Heights, IL, 50% 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 September 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.