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Rental Market Trends in Island Lake, IL

What is the average rent in Island Lake, IL?

$1,046/month

Average Rent

710 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Island Lake, IL is $1,046 per month. This is 36% lower than the national average rent of $1,640/month, making renting in Island Lake more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Island Lake, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,046 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,640 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,046/month
710 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,640/month
1,004 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average 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 Island Lake, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $16 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 April 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Island Lake, IL
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Island Lake, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
50% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Island Lake is $1,046, you’ll want to make about $3,486 per month or $41,832 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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Island Lake, IL

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How does Island Lake, IL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Island Lake, 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.

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Beech St Senior Lofts

27888 N Beech St,
Island Lake, IL 60042

$1,261 - $1,503

1-2 Beds

Stone Edge Apartments

Stone Edge Apartments

105-112 E Sanctuary Dr,
Island Lake, IL 60042

$1,850

2 Beds

4609 Vista Dr

4609 Vista Dr

4609 Vista Dr,
Island Lake, IL 60042

$2,440 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds

217 Fairfield Dr

217 Fairfield Dr

217 Fairfield Dr,
Island Lake, IL 60042

$2,825

4 Beds

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United States Illinois Island Lake Rental Trends

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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