Last updated on October 12, 2026

Average rent in
Fox Lake, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Fox Lake

$2,050/mo

increased by242%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fox Lake is $2,050 per month as of October 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.

$1.91

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fox Lake

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fox Lake 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

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Fox Lake, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Fox Lake, IL

Average rent prices in Fox Lake have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 242% 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 Fox Lake, IL

Rent prices in Fox Lake vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fox Lake is $2,347, whereas a house costs $2,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Fox Lake run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,957.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,350

13%

133%

2 bedroom

$2,016

26%

74%

3 bedroom

$2,600

5%

34%

4 bedroom

$3,500

5%

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

133%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,016

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

74%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

34%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fox Lake, 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 Fox Lake, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Fox Lake and Algonquin by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fox Lake

Median rent price$2,050
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fox Lake, IL is 21% lower than the median rent in Algonquin, IL.

Discover rentals in Fox Lake, IL

253 Lippincott Ln #2S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fox Lake

Fox Lake - 6 Unit

253 Lippincott Ln #2S, Fox Lake, IL 60020

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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.
6 N Pistakee Lake Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fox Lake

Residential Lease, Fox Lake, IL

6 N Pistakee Lake Rd, Fox Lake, IL 60020

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.
604 Fox Ridge Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Fox Lake

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,900

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Fox Lake, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Fox Lake rental market.

How much is rent in Fox Lake?

The average rent in Fox Lake is $2,050 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fox Lake?

Average rent prices in Fox Lake have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 242% since last year.

How does Fox Lake rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fox Lake is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fox Lake?

To comfortably afford rent in Fox Lake, you'd need to earn approximately $82,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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