Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Darien, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Darien

$1,995/mo

decreased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Darien is $1,995 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $95 more per month.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Darien

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 19% 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 Darien, IL

Rent prices in Darien vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Darien is $1,706, whereas a house costs $3,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Darien run $1,583 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

Studio

$1,316

27%

17%

1 bedroom

$1,598

7%

-

2 bedroom

$1,900

4%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,600

5%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,250

No Change

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,316

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,598

Last 30 days

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

18%

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$1,995
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Darien, IL is 5% lower than the median rent in Burr Ridge, IL.

Discover rentals in Darien, IL

8238 Woodland Dr #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Darien

Residential Lease, Darien, IL

8238 Woodland Dr #D, Darien, IL 60561

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

909-913 Plainfield Rd Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8.6

Very good

909-913 Plainfield Rd Apartments

909 Plainfield Rd, Darien, IL 60561

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

7730 Wildwood Ct #3N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Darien

Residential Lease, Darien, IL

7730 Wildwood Ct #3N, Darien, IL 60561

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

614 69th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Darien

4 beds

2.5 baths

$3,500

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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 $1,995 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Darien?

Average rent prices in Darien have decreased by 19% over the last month and have decreased by 25% since last year.

How does Darien rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Darien is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $95 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 $80,000/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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