Last updated on August 27, 2026

Average rent in
Barrington, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Barrington

$2,400/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Barrington is $2,400 per month as of August 2026. This is 25% above the national average rent, or $475 more per month.

$2.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Barrington

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Barrington rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $1,847, whereas a house costs $2,767. 1-bedroom apartments in Barrington run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.

Listings

Studio

$1,400

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,760

7%

17%

2 bedroom

$2,804

3%

17%

3 bedroom

$2,545

12%

30%

4 bedroom

$3,850

No Change

33%

Studio

Average rent

$1,400

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,760

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,804

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,545

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

30%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,850

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

33%

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$2,400
increased by25%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,495
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Barrington, IL

152 Walton St Unit R #2A - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Barrington

152 Walton St Unit R #2A, Barrington, IL 60010

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 6

152 Walton LLC - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.2

Very good

152 Walton LLC

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

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Apartment for rent

370 Eastern Ave #370 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Barrington

Residential Lease, Barrington, IL

370 Eastern Ave #370, Barrington, IL 60010

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Condo for rent

738-822 Concord Lane - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

7.6

Very good

738-822 Concord Lane

738 Concord Ln, Barrington, IL 60010

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,995–$2,400

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 $2,400 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Barrington?

Average rent prices in Barrington have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Barrington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Barrington is 25% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $475 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 $96,000/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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