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Rental Market Trends in Palatine, IL

What is the average rent in Palatine, IL?

$1,643/month

Average Rent

783 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Palatine, IL is $1,643 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,625/month, which means Palatine rent prices are 1% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Palatine, you can expect to pay about $1,218 per month for a studio, $1,643 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,920 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,285 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,218/month
480 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,643/month
783 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,920/month
1,027 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,285/month
1,292 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,145/month
919 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,834/month
1,253 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,790/month
559 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,002/month
914 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,409/month
897 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,910/month
1,330 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Palatine, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $24 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 Palatine, IL
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Palatine, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
52% $1,001 - $1,500/month
43% $1,501 - $2,000/month
5% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Palatine?

Based on current rent prices, Sutton Park Place, Merrill Palatine Acres and Harvest Run Condominiums are the most affordable neighborhoods in Palatine.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Sutton Park Place
$1,692/month
781 Sq Ft
Merrill Palatine Acres
$1,692/month
781 Sq Ft
Harvest Run Condominiums
$1,850/month
808 Sq Ft
Runaway Bay at Palatine Condominiums
$1,872/month
851 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Palatine?

Based on current rent prices, Runaway Bay at Palatine Condominiums, Harvest Run Condominiums and Sutton Park Place are the most expensive neighborhoods in Palatine.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Runaway Bay at Palatine Condominiums
$1,872/month
851 Sq Ft
Harvest Run Condominiums
$1,850/month
808 Sq Ft
Sutton Park Place
$1,692/month
781 Sq Ft
Merrill Palatine Acres
$1,692/month
781 Sq Ft

Which Palatine neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Palatine with the most apartments available are Sutton Park Place, Merrill Palatine Acres and Harvest Run Condominiums .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Sutton Park Place
$1,692/month
781 Sq Ft
Merrill Palatine Acres
$1,692/month
781 Sq Ft
Harvest Run Condominiums
$1,850/month
808 Sq Ft
Runaway Bay at Palatine Condominiums
$1,872/month
851 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Palatine 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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Palatine, IL

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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