Last updated on May 27, 2026

Average rent in
Barrington, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Barrington

$2,350/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Barrington is $2,350 per month as of May 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $400 more per month.

$2.11

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Barrington

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Barrington rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Barrington, IL

Average rent prices in Barrington have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Barrington, IL

Rent prices in Barrington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Barrington is $2,300, whereas a house costs $2,783. 1-bedroom apartments in Barrington run $1,590 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

Studio

$1,385

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,126

No Change

11%

2 bedroom

$2,325

5%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,350

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,500

13%

26%

Studio

Average rent

$1,385

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,126

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,325

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

26%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Barrington, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Barrington, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Barrington and Algonquin by all bedroom counts and property types.

Barrington

Median rent price$2,350
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,250
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Barrington, IL is 4% higher than the median rent in Algonquin, IL.

Discover rentals in Barrington, IL

152 Walton LLC - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.1

Very good

152 Walton LLC

152-162 152-162 & 202-206 Walton St, Barrington, IL 60010

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,725–$2,495

Apartment for rent

162 Walton St Unit R #2F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Barrington

162 Walton St Unit #2F R Barrington, IL 60010

162 Walton St Unit R #2F, Barrington, IL 60010

2 beds

1 bath

$1,725

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

700 Concord Ln #708 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Barrington

700 Concord Ln #708, Barrington, IL 60010

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,000

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

738-822 Concord Lane - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

738-822 Concord Lane

738 Concord Ln, Barrington, IL 60010

2–3 beds

1 bath

$2,200–$2,350

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Barrington, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Barrington rental market.

How much is rent in Barrington?

The average rent in Barrington is $2,350 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Barrington?

Average rent prices in Barrington have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Barrington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Barrington is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Barrington?

To comfortably afford rent in Barrington, you'd need to earn approximately $94,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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