Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
Darien, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Darien

$2,695/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Darien is $2,695 per month as of June 2026. This is 38% above the national average rent, or $745 more per month.

$2.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Darien

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Darien rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 $1,775, whereas a house costs $2,825. 1-bedroom apartments in Darien run $1,910 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.

Listings

Studio

$2,350

27%

24%

1 bedroom

$1,910

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,775

8%

10%

3 bedroom

$2,700

3%

11%

4 bedroom

$4,700

7%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,910

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,700

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

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$2,695
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,608
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Darien, IL is 3% higher than the median rent in Burr Ridge, IL.

Discover rentals in Darien, IL

7718 Wildwood Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Darien

2Bed/1Bath Apartment

7718 Wildwood Ct, Darien, IL 60561

2 beds

1 bath

$1,775

Apartment for rent

Available May 31

909-913 Plainfield Rd Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

909-913 Plainfield Rd Apartments

909 Plainfield Rd, Darien, IL 60561

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Apartment for rent

7425 Brookdale Dr #2-202 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in Darien

CONDOS - Darien, IL

7425 Brookdale Dr #2-202, Darien, IL 60561

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Condo for rent

7609 Hayenga Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Darien

SINGLE_FAMILY - Darien, IL

7609 Hayenga Ln, Darien, IL 60561

4 beds

3.5 baths

$3,250

House 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 $2,695 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Darien?

Average rent prices in Darien have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.

How does Darien rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Darien is 38% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $745 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 $108,000/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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