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Rental Market Trends in Palatine, IL

What is the average rent in Palatine, IL?

$1,646/month

Average Rent

771 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Palatine, IL is $1,646 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Palatine rent prices are 0% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Palatine, you can expect to pay about $1,209 per month for a studio, $1,646 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,950 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,317 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,209/month
480 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,646/month
771 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,950/month
1,037 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,317/month
1,292 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,156/month
1,017 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,925/month
1,451 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,723/month
706 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,875/month
896 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,227/month
1,871 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Palatine, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.4%, which averages out to $6 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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Rent Ranges in Palatine, IL
Last Updated April 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

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Palatine?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Heritage Manor Palatine Condominiums
$1,623/month
727 Sq Ft
Sutton Park Place
$1,704/month
785 Sq Ft
Merrill Palatine Acres
$1,704/month
785 Sq Ft
Cherry Brook Village
$1,837/month
757 Sq Ft
Harvest Run Condominiums
$1,915/month
803 Sq Ft
Runaway Bay at Palatine Condominiums
$2,061/month
824 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Palatine?

Based on current rent prices, Runaway Bay at Palatine Condominiums, Harvest Run Condominiums and Cherry Brook Village are the most expensive neighborhoods in Palatine.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Runaway Bay at Palatine Condominiums
$2,061/month
824 Sq Ft
Harvest Run Condominiums
$1,915/month
803 Sq Ft
Cherry Brook Village
$1,837/month
757 Sq Ft
Sutton Park Place
$1,704/month
785 Sq Ft
Merrill Palatine Acres
$1,704/month
785 Sq Ft
Heritage Manor Palatine Condominiums
$1,623/month
727 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
$1,704/month
785 Sq Ft
Merrill Palatine Acres
$1,704/month
785 Sq Ft
Harvest Run Condominiums
$1,915/month
803 Sq Ft
Heritage Manor Palatine Condominiums
$1,623/month
727 Sq Ft
Cherry Brook Village
$1,837/month
757 Sq Ft
Runaway Bay at Palatine Condominiums
$2,061/month
824 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 $1,646, you’ll want to make about $5,486 per month or $65,832 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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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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