Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Elmhurst, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Elmhurst

$2,500/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Elmhurst is $2,500 per month as of July 2026. This is 30% above the national average rent, or $570 more per month.

$2.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Elmhurst

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 increased by 4% over the last month and have increased 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 Elmhurst, IL

Rent prices in Elmhurst vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Elmhurst is $2,405, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Elmhurst run $1,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,140.

Listings

Studio

$1,350

2%

4%

1 bedroom

$2,100

3%

27%

2 bedroom

$3,105

9%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,300

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$3,000

4%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

27%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,105

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

12%

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$2,500
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elmhurst, IL is 39% higher than the median rent in Bellwood, IL.

Discover rentals in Elmhurst, IL

100 Fellows Ct #511D - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$1,731

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 3

101 N Avon Rd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Elmhurst

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 20

101 N Avon Rd #G - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elmhurst

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 20

444 S Spring Rd, Elmhurst, IL   60126 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

444 S Spring Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126

444 S Spring Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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 $2,500 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Elmhurst?

Average rent prices in Elmhurst have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Elmhurst rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Elmhurst is 30% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $570 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 $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Elmhurst average around $1,910/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,100/month.

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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