Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Elmhurst, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Elmhurst

$2,330/mo

increased by39%

vs previous year

The average rent in Elmhurst is $2,330 per month as of June 2026. This is 19% above the national average rent, or $380 more per month.

$2.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Elmhurst

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Elmhurst rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Elmhurst, IL

Average rent prices in Elmhurst have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 39% 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 $1,781, whereas a house costs $3,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Elmhurst run $1,599 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,430.

Listings

Studio

$1,308

9%

125%

1 bedroom

$2,212

8%

38%

2 bedroom

$2,625

9%

10%

3 bedroom

$2,845

4%

11%

4 bedroom

$3,200

4%

25%

Studio

Average rent

$1,308

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

125%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,212

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

38%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,625

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,845

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

25%

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

Median rent price$2,330
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,687
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elmhurst, IL is 38% higher than the median rent in Bellwood, IL.

Discover rentals in Elmhurst, IL

253 W Kimbell Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Elmhurst

SINGLE_FAMILY - Elmhurst, IL

253 W Kimbell Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126

3 beds

2 baths

$2,995

House for rent

995 S Swain Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Elmhurst

House for rent

278 N Oaklawn Ave, Unit 2 - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

278 N Oaklawn Ave, Unit 2

278 N Oaklawn Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126

4 beds

2 baths

$3,300

Condo for rent

Available Jul 1

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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 $2,330 per month as of June 13, 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 39% since last year.

How does Elmhurst rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Elmhurst is 19% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $380 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 $93,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Elmhurst?

Elmhurst's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $3,100 monthly. These figures represent current market conditions with two-bedroom apartments commanding significantly higher prices than one-bedroom options.

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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