Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Elmhurst, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Elmhurst

$2,480/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Elmhurst is $2,480 per month as of September 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $580 more per month.

$2.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Elmhurst

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Elmhurst rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $3,175. 1-bedroom apartments in Elmhurst run $2,405 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,430.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

10%

24%

1 bedroom

$1,872

11%

16%

2 bedroom

$2,365

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,900

9%

8%

4 bedroom

$3,625

3%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,872

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,365

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,625

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

20%

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$2,480
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,025
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elmhurst, IL is 22% higher than the median rent in Bellwood, IL.

Discover rentals in Elmhurst, IL

3d ago

7.1

Very good

106 South Kenmore Avenue

106 S Kenmore Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126

2 beds

1 bath

$1,725

106 South Kenmore AvenueApt D #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elmhurst

106 South Kenmore Avenue - D

106 South Kenmore AvenueApt D #D, Elmhurst, IL 60126

2 beds

1 bath

$1,725

Kenmore Park Apartments in Elmhurst - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.4

Very good

Kenmore Park Apartments in Elmhurst

119 S Kenmore Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126

2 beds

1 bath

$1,745

345 N Addison Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Elmhurst

Residential Lease, Elmhurst, IL

345 N Addison Ave #2, Elmhurst, IL 60126

2 beds

1 bath

$1,875

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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 $2,480 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Elmhurst?

Average rent prices in Elmhurst have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Elmhurst rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Elmhurst is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $580 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 $99,000/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).

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