Last updated on October 12, 2026

Average rent in
Barrington, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Barrington

$2,550/mo

increased by21%

vs previous year

The average rent in Barrington is $2,550 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% above the national average rent, or $650 more per month.

$1.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Barrington

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Barrington rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Barrington, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Barrington, IL

Average rent prices in Barrington have increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 21% 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 $1,645, whereas a house costs $2,896. 1-bedroom apartments in Barrington run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,645.

Listings

Studio

$2,300

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,650

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,995

2%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,650

11%

29%

4 bedroom

$4,750

48%

111%

Studio

Average rent

$2,300

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

29%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,750

Last 30 days

48%

Last year

111%

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$2,550
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Barrington, IL is 2% lower than the median rent in Algonquin, IL.

Discover rentals in Barrington, IL

738-822 Concord Lane - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

738-822 Concord Lane

738 Concord Ln, Barrington, IL 60010

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,995–$2,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
114 W Hillside Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Barrington

Residential Lease, Barrington, IL

114 W Hillside Ave, Barrington, IL 60010

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
114 W Hillside Ave #114 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Barrington

Residential Lease, Barrington, IL

114 W Hillside Ave #114, Barrington, IL 60010

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,650

Price dropped $150Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,550 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Barrington?

Average rent prices in Barrington have increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 21% since last year.

How does Barrington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Barrington is 34% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 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 $102,000/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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