Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 28, 2026
Average rent in
Downers Grove, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downers Grove
$1,910/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Downers Grove is $1,910 per month as of August 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $15 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downers Grove
29
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downers Grove rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downers Grove, IL
Average rent prices in Downers Grove have increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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
Downers Grove, IL
Rent prices in Downers Grove vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downers Grove is $1,811, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Downers Grove run $1,780 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,955.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,773 |  1% |  37% | |
1 bedroom | $1,745 | 5% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $2,075 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,845 | 7% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $3,550 | 19% | 10% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Downers Grove, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,811 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,773
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
37%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,745
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,075
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,845
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
10%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Downers Grove, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,811
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
8%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downers 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 Downers Grove, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Downers Grove and Bellwood by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downers Grove
1%lower than the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downers Grove, IL is 12% lower than the median rent in Bellwood, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,175
23%$2,595
2%$1,482
20%$1,995
$1,875
24%$2,480
5%$2,100
8%$1,630
19%$1,387
3%$2,500
1%$1,450
3%$2,205
7%Discover rentals in Downers Grove, IL
5d+ ago
4340 Wilson Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
2 beds
1 bath
$1,325
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Downers Grove
5142 Fairview Ave #8, Downers Grove, IL 60515
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 16
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Downers Grove
2343 Ogden Ave #10, Downers Grove, IL 60515
2 beds
2 baths
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 4
5d+ ago
421 Burlington Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Downers Grove
4 beds
4 baths
$7,000
$6,295
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Downers Grove
1 bed
1 bath
$2,429
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 27
2h ago
5700 Walnut Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60516
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,670–$2,305
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Downers Grove
4941 Main St #2R, Downers Grove, IL 60515
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
14h ago
2110 Prentiss Dr, Downers Grove, IL 60516
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,385–$2,715
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
5117 Fairview Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,160–$2,600
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4925 Fairview Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
421 Burlington Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$1,850
Apartment for rent
14h ago
2110 Prentiss Dr, Downers Grove, IL 60516
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,385–$2,715
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4925 Fairview Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Downers Grove
7450 Webster St, Downers Grove, IL 60516
5 beds
2 baths
$3,450
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Downers Grove
941 41st St, Downers Grove, IL 60515
3 beds
1 bath
$2,795
House for rent
3d ago
1008 Curtiss St, Downers Grove, IL 60515
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
14h ago
2110 Prentiss Dr, Downers Grove, IL 60516
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,385–$2,715
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
5700 Walnut Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60516
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,670–$2,040
Apartment for rent
13h ago
5117 Fairview Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
2 beds
2 baths
$2,160
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Downers Grove, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Downers Grove rental market.
How much is rent in Downers Grove?
The average rent in Downers Grove is $1,910 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downers Grove?
Average rent prices in Downers Grove have increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Downers Grove rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downers Grove is 1% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $15 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downers Grove?
To comfortably afford rent in Downers Grove, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Downers Grove?
September offers the lowest rents in Downers Grove, with prices running about 9.5% lower than the peak pricing seen in March.
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).