Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Average rent in
Buffalo Grove, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Buffalo Grove
$2,600/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Buffalo Grove is $2,600 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $700 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Buffalo Grove
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Buffalo Grove rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Buffalo Grove, IL
Average rent prices in Buffalo Grove have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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
Buffalo Grove, IL
Rent prices in Buffalo Grove vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Buffalo Grove is $2,157, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Buffalo Grove run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,365.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 | No Change |  24% | |
1 bedroom | $1,850 | 3% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $2,275 | 2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,850 | 7% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $2,995 | 8% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Buffalo Grove | $2,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,157 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,200 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last year
24%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,275
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
No Change
Buffalo Grove
Average rent
$2,100
Apartments
Average rent
$2,157
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
8%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Buffalo Grove, 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 Buffalo Grove, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Buffalo Grove and Barrington by all bedroom counts and property types.
Buffalo Grove
37%higher than the national median
8%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Buffalo Grove, IL is 27% higher than the median rent in Barrington, IL.
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5%Discover rentals in Buffalo Grove, IL
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Buffalo Grove
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,395
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Buffalo Grove
476 Raupp Blvd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,900
House for rent
4d ago
Condo for rent in Buffalo Grove
326 Satinwood Ct N #326, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Condo for rent
11h ago
House for rent in Buffalo Grove
1239 S Wellington Ct #1239, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,400
$3,200
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Buffalo Grove
493 Le Parc Cir, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Buffalo Grove
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
$2,600
Price drop
Condo for rent
1d ago
1701 Johnson Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,775–$2,720
Apartment for rent
19h ago
House for rent in Buffalo Grove
5 beds
3 baths
$3,700
House for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
1701 Johnson Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,775–$2,720
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1225 Deerfield Pkwy, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,815–$2,730
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Buffalo Grove
1372 Brandywyn Ln #NA, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,700
House for rent
Available Sep 21
1d ago
1225 Deerfield Pkwy, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,815–$2,730
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Buffalo Grove
476 Raupp Blvd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,900
House for rent
4d ago
Condo for rent in Buffalo Grove
326 Satinwood Ct N #326, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Buffalo Grove
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
$2,600
Price drop
Condo for rent
11h ago
House for rent in Buffalo Grove
1239 S Wellington Ct #1239, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,400
$3,200
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
1225 Deerfield Pkwy, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,815–$2,730
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Buffalo Grove
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
$2,600
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Buffalo Grove
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,395
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Buffalo Grove, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Buffalo Grove rental market.
How much is rent in Buffalo Grove?
The average rent in Buffalo Grove is $2,600 per month as of September 19, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Buffalo Grove?
Average rent prices in Buffalo Grove have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Buffalo Grove rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Buffalo Grove is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Buffalo Grove?
To comfortably afford rent in Buffalo Grove, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Buffalo Grove?
March offers the lowest rental prices in Buffalo Grove, with rents running about 14% lower than July's peak rates. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious renters.
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).