Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Elmhurst, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Elmhurst
$2,425/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Elmhurst is $2,425 per month as of October 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $525 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Elmhurst
23
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Elmhurst rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Elmhurst, IL
Average rent prices in Elmhurst have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 13% 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
Elmhurst, IL
Rent prices in Elmhurst vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Elmhurst is $2,400, whereas a house costs $2,907. 1-bedroom apartments in Elmhurst run $1,745 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,199.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,462 |  5% | 42% | |
1 bedroom | $1,756 | No Change | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $3,308 | 30% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $2,907 | 9% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | No Change | 9% |
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 Elmhurst, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,400 | No Change | 34% | |
Condos | $2,150 | 19% | 26% | |
Houses | $2,907 | 7% | 3% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,462
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
42%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,756
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,308
Last 30 days
30%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,907
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last year
9%
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 Elmhurst, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,400
Last year
34%
Condos
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
26%
Houses
Average rent
$2,907
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Elmhurst and Bellwood by all bedroom counts and property types.
Elmhurst
28%higher than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Elmhurst, IL is 10% higher than the median rent in Bellwood, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,200
31%$1,775
37%$1,875
6%$1,910
1%$2,000
5%$1,430
12%$1,869
3%$1,825
8%$2,000
3%$1,447
15%$2,300
5%$2,349
2%Discover rentals in Elmhurst, IL
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Elmhurst
283 W North Ave #2, Elmhurst, IL 60126
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Elmhurst
103 E 1st St #2N, Elmhurst, IL 60126
3 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elmhurst
211 N Larch Ave #2, Elmhurst, IL 60126
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
278 N Oaklawn Ave #1, Elmhurst, IL 60126
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
255 N Addison Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,400–$3,933
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elmhurst
Studio
1 bath
$1,378
Price dropped $151Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
180 S Oakland Grv, Elmhurst, IL 60126
3 beds
1 bath
$2,944
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Aug 25
20h ago
Verified
100 N Addison Ave #860, Elmhurst, IL 60126
1 bed
1 bath
$1,510
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
255 N Addison Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,400–$3,933
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
278 N Oaklawn Ave #1, Elmhurst, IL 60126
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
20h ago
Verified
100 N Addison Ave #860, Elmhurst, IL 60126
1 bed
1 bath
$1,510
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
180 S Oakland Grv, Elmhurst, IL 60126
3 beds
1 bath
$2,944
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Aug 25
1d ago
House for rent in Elmhurst
746 S Saylor Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Elmhurst
454 S Spring Rd #10, Elmhurst, IL 60126
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
180 S Oakland Grv, Elmhurst, IL 60126
3 beds
1 bath
$2,944
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Aug 25
23h ago
Apartment for rent in Elmhurst
1 bed
1 bath
$1,545
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
House for rent in Elmhurst
746 S Saylor Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
315 W Kimbell Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Elmhurst, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Elmhurst rental market.
How much is rent in Elmhurst?
The average rent in Elmhurst is $2,425 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Elmhurst?
Average rent prices in Elmhurst have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.
How does Elmhurst rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Elmhurst is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $525 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Elmhurst?
To comfortably afford rent in Elmhurst, you'd need to earn approximately $97,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Elmhurst?
June offers the best rental deals in Elmhurst, with rents running about 29% lower than November, which sees the highest prices of the year.
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).