Last updated on November 11, 2026

Average rent in
Buffalo Grove, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Buffalo Grove

$2,602/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Buffalo Grove is $2,602 per month as of November 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $702 more per month.

$1.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Buffalo Grove

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Buffalo Grove rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Buffalo Grove, IL

Average rent prices in Buffalo Grove have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,102, whereas a house costs $3,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Buffalo Grove run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,232.

Listings

Studio

$1,727

No Change

1%

1 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

8%

2 bedroom

$2,221

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$3,100

3%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,325

No Change

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,727

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,221

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,325

Last year

1%

Buffalo Grove

Average rent

$1,930

Apartments

Average rent

$2,102

Last year

2%

Condos

Average rent

$1,700

Last year

19%

Houses

Average rent

$3,375

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

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

Median rent price$2,602
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,896
increased by52%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Buffalo Grove, IL is 10% lower than the median rent in Barrington, IL.

Discover rentals in Buffalo Grove, IL

1081 Courtland Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Buffalo Grove

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,295

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.
512 Lyon Dr #512 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Buffalo Grove

Residential Lease, Buffalo Grove, IL

512 Lyon Dr #512, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

3 beds

2 baths

$2,750

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.
476 Raupp Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Buffalo Grove

Residential Lease, Buffalo Grove, IL

476 Raupp Blvd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,900

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.
1239 S Wellington Ct #1239 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Buffalo Grove

Residential Lease, Buffalo Grove, IL

1239 S Wellington Ct #1239, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,200

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.
740 Thompson Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Buffalo Grove

Residential Lease, Buffalo Grove, IL

740 Thompson Blvd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

3 beds

3.5 baths

$4,500

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.
2537 Waterbury Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Buffalo Grove

Residential Lease, Buffalo Grove, IL

2537 Waterbury Ln, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

2 beds

2.5 baths

$3,095

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.
166 White Branch Ct #166 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Buffalo Grove

2 beds

2 baths

$2,900

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
The Green at Chevy Chase - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

3d ago

8.4

Very good

The Green at Chevy Chase

1701 Johnson Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,775–$2,720

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.
The Green at Chevy Chase - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

3d ago

8.4

Very good

The Green at Chevy Chase

1701 Johnson Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,775–$2,720

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.
The Wheatlands - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

3d ago

8.8

Very good

The Wheatlands

1225 Deerfield Pkwy, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,815–$2,730

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.
166 White Branch Ct #166 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Buffalo Grove

2 beds

2 baths

$2,900

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1372 Brandywyn Ln #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Buffalo Grove

4 beds

2.5 baths

$3,450

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
The Wheatlands - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

3d ago

8.8

Very good

The Wheatlands

1225 Deerfield Pkwy, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,815–$2,730

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.
512 Lyon Dr #512 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Buffalo Grove

Residential Lease, Buffalo Grove, IL

512 Lyon Dr #512, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

3 beds

2 baths

$2,750

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.
1200 Churchill Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Buffalo Grove

2 beds

2 baths

$2,500

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.
1239 S Wellington Ct #1239 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Buffalo Grove

Residential Lease, Buffalo Grove, IL

1239 S Wellington Ct #1239, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,200

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.
The Wheatlands - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

The Wheatlands

1225 Deerfield Pkwy, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,060–$2,730

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.
720 Woodhollow Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Buffalo Grove

Residential Lease, Buffalo Grove, IL

720 Woodhollow Ln, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

3 beds

2 baths

$3,250

Price dropped $100Fees 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.
1081 Courtland Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Buffalo Grove

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,295

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.
512 Lyon Dr #512 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Buffalo Grove

Residential Lease, Buffalo Grove, IL

512 Lyon Dr #512, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

3 beds

2 baths

$2,750

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.

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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 $2,602 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Buffalo Grove?

Average rent prices in Buffalo Grove have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $702 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).