Last updated on June 27, 2026

Average rent in
Buffalo Grove, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Buffalo Grove

$2,577/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Buffalo Grove is $2,577 per month as of June 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $627 more per month.

$1.86

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Buffalo Grove

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Buffalo Grove rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased 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 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 $2,075, 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

$1,800

No Change

2%

1 bedroom

$1,700

No Change

12%

2 bedroom

$2,300

3%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,999

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$4,500

7%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,999

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

7%

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$2,577
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Buffalo Grove, IL is 12% higher than the median rent in Barrington, IL.

Discover rentals in Buffalo Grove, IL

The Wheatlands - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

The Wheatlands

1225 Deerfield Pkwy, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,815–$2,730

Apartment for rent

Windbrooke Dr & Deerfield Pkwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

6 Buckingham Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Buffalo Grove

MULTI_FAMILY - Buffalo Grove, IL

6 Buckingham Ln, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,800

Apartment for rent

164 White Branch Ct - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Townhouse for rent in Buffalo Grove

TOWNHOME - Buffalo Grove, IL

164 White Branch Ct, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

3 beds

2 baths

$2,845

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 $2,577 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Buffalo Grove?

Average rent prices in Buffalo Grove have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Buffalo Grove rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Buffalo Grove is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $627 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 $103,000/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?

Buffalo Grove's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,300 monthly. These figures reflect current pricing across the city's rental inventory.

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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