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Rental Market Trends in Summit, IL

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Summit, IL is $830/month.

Rent in Summit is 50% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$830/month

Average Rent

739 Sq Ft

Average Size

+2%

Change / Year

2

Available Apartments

Summit rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Summit average $492 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Summit average $830 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Summit average $1,074 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Summit average or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$492/month
600 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$830/month
739 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,074/month
600 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Summit, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2%, which averages out to $17 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Summit, IL

September 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Summit, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
25% Below $700/month
75% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Summit is $830, you’ll want to make about $2,766 per month or $33,192 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.

City

Summit, IL

2 Available Apartments for Rent

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

Use the tool below to compare Summit, 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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Apartment Averages

Compare Rent Trends Nearby

Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.

  • Summit Argo

    Summit Argo

    Avg Rent: $907/month

  • Lyons

    Lyons

    Avg Rent: $985/month

  • Justice

    Justice

    Avg Rent: $1,216/month

  • Brookfield

    Brookfield

    Avg Rent: $1,262/month

  • Riverside

    Riverside

    Avg Rent: $1,146/month

Apartment Communities in Summit We Think You'll Love

6028 S Archer Rd

6028 S Archer Rd

6028 S Archer Rd,
Summit, IL 60501

2 Beds | $1,750

5304 S New England Ave

5304 S New England Ave

5304 S New England Ave,
Chicago, IL 60638

1 Bed | $999

Hunter Brook Group

Hunter Brook Group

7634 Ogden Ave,
Lyons, IL 60534

1-2 Beds | $1,500 - $1,700

5835 W 63rd St

5835 W 63rd St

5829-5837 W 63rd St,
Chicago, IL 60638

1-2 Beds | $1,300 - $1,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Summit?

The average rent in Summit is $830 per month, which is 50.1% lower than the national average of $1,664.

Are rents going up or down in Summit?

Rents in Summit, IL are increasing, with prices up 2.0% year-over-year and $17 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Summit?

In Summit, IL, 75% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Illinois Summit 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 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.

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