Last updated on July 13, 2026

Average rent in
Downers Grove, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Downers Grove

$1,800/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downers Grove is $1,800 per month as of July 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.

$2.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downers Grove

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downers Grove rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Downers Grove, IL

Average rent prices in Downers Grove have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,800, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Downers Grove run $1,775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,860.

Listings

Studio

$1,783

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$1,750

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,000

4%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,697

56%

28%

4 bedroom

$2,985

8%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,783

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,697

Last 30 days

56%

Last year

28%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,985

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

18%

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

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,175
increased by12%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downers Grove, IL is 17% lower than the median rent in Bellwood, IL.

Discover rentals in Downers Grove, IL

2 bedroom apartment in Downers Grove available now. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

2 bedroom apartment in Downers Grove available now.

4340 Wilson Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515

2 beds

1 bath

$1,325

Apartment for rent

2343 Ogden Ave #10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Downers Grove

Condo - Downers Grove, IL

2343 Ogden Ave #10, Downers Grove, IL 60515

2 beds

2 baths

$1,700

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 4

4323 Elm St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Downers Grove

2 beds

1 bath

$1,725

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 21

7303 Grand Ave #AA205 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Downers Grove

CONDOS - Downers Grove, IL

7303 Grand Ave #AA205, Downers Grove, IL 60516

2 beds

2 baths

$1,750

Condo 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 $1,800 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downers Grove?

Average rent prices in Downers Grove have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Downers Grove rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downers Grove is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 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 $72,000/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).

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