Last updated on November 14, 2026

Average rent in
Buffalo Grove, Buffalo Grove, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Buffalo Grove

$2,350/mo

decreased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Buffalo Grove is $2,350 per month as of November 2026. This is 24% above the national average rent, or $450 more per month.

$1.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Buffalo Grove

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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

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

Rent trends in Buffalo Grove, Buffalo Grove, IL

Average rent prices in Buffalo Grove have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 25% 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, 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 $2,060, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Buffalo Grove run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,275.

Listings

Studio

$1,805

-

103%

1 bedroom

$1,819

-

-

2 bedroom

$2,212

-

-

3 bedroom

$2,850

2%

17%

4 bedroom

$3,475

No Change

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,805

Last year

103%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,819

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,212

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,475

Last year

16%

Downtown Elgin

Average rent

$2,025

Willow Lakes Estates

Average rent

$1,875

Franklin Park

Average rent

$1,764

Village Of Lake Bluff

Average rent

$2,439

Conway Farms

Average rent

$2,415

Countryside

Average rent

$2,005

Apartments

Average rent

$2,060

Last year

3%

Condos

Average rent

$1,825

Last year

14%

Houses

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Buffalo Grove, 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, Buffalo Grove, IL compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Buffalo Grove and Downtown Elgin by all bedroom counts and property types.

Buffalo Grove

Median rent price$2,350
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,025
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Buffalo Grove, Buffalo Grove, IL is 16% higher than the median rent in Downtown Elgin, Elgin, IL.

Discover rentals in Buffalo Grove, Buffalo Grove, IL

720 Woodhollow Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House 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.
720 Woodhollow Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House 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.
720 Woodhollow Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House 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.

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Frequently asked questions for Buffalo Grove, 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 $2,350 per month as of November 14, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Buffalo Grove?

Average rent prices in Buffalo Grove have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 25% since last year.

How does Buffalo Grove rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Buffalo Grove is 24% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 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 $94,000/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).