Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Freeport, IL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Freeport rent stands today

    Freeport, IL rent rose 20.0% year over year, with a current median of $900/month. Renters are paying $243 more per month than last year, although rent slipped 2.3% month over month after reaching a peak in May 2026.

  • Vs. national rents

    Freeport rents run roughly 2× more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Freeport sit around $645/month, 1-bedrooms at $700/month, 2-bedrooms at $825/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,260/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,525/month. These figures show the range renters face by bedroom count.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 3-bedroom segment in Freeport rose 48.2% year over year, and the 4+ bedroom segment climbed 38.6%, both diverging from the citywide 20.0% increase. This shows distinct upward pressure on larger units compared to the overall market.

Median rent

Median rent in Freeport

$900/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Freeport is $900 per month as of June 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,050 less per month.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Freeport

58

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Freeport rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Freeport, IL

Average rent prices in Freeport have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 20% 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 Freeport, IL

Rent prices in Freeport vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Freeport is $750, whereas a house costs $1,312. 1-bedroom apartments in Freeport run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $750.

Listings

Studio

$645

1%

40%

1 bedroom

$700

2%

11%

2 bedroom

$825

2%

22%

3 bedroom

$1,260

1%

44%

4 bedroom

$1,525

6%

43%

Studio

Average rent

$645

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

40%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,260

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

44%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

43%

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

Compare median rent prices in Freeport and Beloit by all bedroom counts and property types.

Freeport

Median rent price$900
decreased by54%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,117
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Freeport, IL is 19% lower than the median rent in Beloit, WI.

Discover rentals in Freeport, IL

650 Kiwanis - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

650 Kiwanis

650 Kiwanis Dr, Freeport, IL 61032

2 beds

1 bath

$575

Apartment for rent

1d ago

8.3

Very good

105 N Foley Ave

105 N Foley Ave, Freeport, IL 61032

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

538 West Elk Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

538 West Elk Street

538 W Elk St, Freeport, IL 61032

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

306 1/2 E Prospect Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

8.5

Very good

306 1/2 E Prospect Terrace

306 1/2 E Prospect Ter, Freeport, IL 61032

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Freeport, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Freeport rental market.

How much is rent in Freeport?

The average rent in Freeport is $900 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Freeport?

Average rent prices in Freeport have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.

How does Freeport rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Freeport is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Freeport?

To comfortably afford rent in Freeport, you'd need to earn approximately $36,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Freeport's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $630 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $730 monthly. These figures reflect the current year's pricing across the city's rental inventory.

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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