Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
Darien, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Darien

$2,425/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Darien is $2,425 per month as of August 2026. This is 27% above the national average rent, or $515 more per month.

$1.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Darien

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Darien rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 increased by 35% over the last month and have increased by 18% 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 $1,867, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Darien run $2,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,775.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

27%

28%

1 bedroom

$1,930

6%

14%

2 bedroom

$1,975

2%

30%

3 bedroom

$2,700

8%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,450

13%

22%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

28%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,930

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

30%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

22%

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$2,425
increased by27%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,272
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Darien, IL is 7% higher than the median rent in Burr Ridge, IL.

Discover rentals in Darien, IL

7749 Lyman Ave - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

House for rent in Darien

4 beds

3 baths

$3,995

$3,750

Price drop

House for rent

Available Aug 15

6921 Clarendon Hills Road - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Darien

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 $2,425 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Darien?

Average rent prices in Darien have increased by 35% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.

How does Darien rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Darien is 27% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $515 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 $97,000/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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