Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 27, 2026
Average rent in
Downers Grove, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on May 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downers Grove
$1,920/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Downers Grove is $1,920 per month as of May 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $30 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downers Grove
37
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,825, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Downers Grove run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,095.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,804 |  38% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,750 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,085 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,000 | 20% | 45% | |
4 bedroom | $3,170 | 2% | 24% |
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 | $1,825 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,975 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,804
Last 30 days
38%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,085
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
45%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,170
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
24%
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
$1,825
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
No Change
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
2%lower than the national median
28%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downers Grove, IL is 38% higher than the median rent in Bellwood, IL.
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12%Discover rentals in Downers Grove, IL
4d ago
4340 Wilson Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
2 beds
1 bath
$1,325
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Downers Grove
2423 Ogden Ave #9, Downers Grove, IL 60515
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Downers Grove
2343 Ogden Ave #10, Downers Grove, IL 60515
2 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Condo for rent
Available May 10
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Downers Grove
2 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
5700 Walnut Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60516
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,670–$2,305
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5118 Fairview Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5133 Washington St, Downers Grove, IL 60515
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
4d ago
910 Curtiss St, Downers Grove, IL 60515
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4342 Linscott Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available May 19
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,850
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,850
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,925
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available May 19
5d+ ago
1008 Curtiss St, Downers Grove, IL 60515
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495–$1,695
Apartment for rent
18h ago
2110 Prentiss Dr, Downers Grove, IL 60516
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,362–$2,760
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1108 Curtiss St, Downers Grove, IL 60515
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
4d ago
421 Burlington Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
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 $1,920 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downers Grove?
Average rent prices in Downers Grove have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Downers Grove rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downers Grove is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $30 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 $77,000/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?
Downers Grove's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,000 per month. One-bedroom rents remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, while two-bedroom apartments experienced a 7.6% decline from 2024 levels.
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).