Last updated on July 22, 2026

Average rent in
Darien, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Darien

$2,602/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Darien is $2,602 per month as of July 2026. This is 34% above the national average rent, or $657 more per month.

$1.82

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Darien

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Darien rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Darien, IL

Average rent prices in Darien have decreased by 36% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 Darien, IL

Rent prices in Darien vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Darien is $1,754, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Darien run $2,041 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,775.

Listings

Studio

$1,733

27%

14%

1 bedroom

$1,575

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$2,000

3%

8%

3 bedroom

$3,000

6%

7%

4 bedroom

$3,275

38%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,733

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,275

Last 30 days

38%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Darien, 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 Darien, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Darien and Burr Ridge by all bedroom counts and property types.

Darien

Median rent price$2,602
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Darien, IL is 18% higher than the median rent in Burr Ridge, IL.

Discover rentals in Darien, IL

1315 Darien Club Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Darien

SINGLE_FAMILY - Darien, IL

1315 Darien Club Dr, Darien, IL 60561

4 beds

4 baths

$5,200

House for rent

801 79th St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Darien

1 bed

1 bath

$1,700

Condo for rent

Available Jun 14

7413 Brookdale Dr #107 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Darien

CONDOS - Darien, IL

7413 Brookdale Dr #107, Darien, IL 60561

1 bed

1 bath

$1,500

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Darien, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Darien rental market.

How much is rent in Darien?

The average rent in Darien is $2,602 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Darien?

Average rent prices in Darien have decreased by 36% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Darien rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Darien is 34% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $657 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Darien?

To comfortably afford rent in Darien, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/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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