Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Freeport, IL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Freeport, IL rent rose 35.7% year over year, with a current median of $950/month. Renters today are paying $250 more per month on average than last year despite a slight month-over-month decline of 1.5%.

  • Freeport sits 50.0% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a highly accessible market for renters seeking value. The city offers 86 total rentals across a mix of property types.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Freeport run around $595/month, 1-bedrooms around $750/month, and 2-bedrooms around $950/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,350/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,450/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,372/month compared to apartments at $750/month, reflecting distinct price tiers across property types.

Median rent

Median rent in Freeport

$950/mo

increased by36%

vs previous year

The average rent in Freeport is $950 per month as of October 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Freeport

86

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Freeport rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 1% over the last month and have increased by 36% 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 $1,372. 1-bedroom apartments in Freeport run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $800.

Listings

Studio

$595

1%

3%

1 bedroom

$750

No Change

25%

2 bedroom

$950

No Change

27%

3 bedroom

$1,350

3%

69%

4 bedroom

$1,450

9%

-

Studio

Average rent

$595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last year

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last year

27%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

69%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

9%

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$950
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Freeport, IL is 24% lower than the median rent in Beloit, WI.

Discover rentals in Freeport, IL

650 Kiwanis - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

650 Kiwanis

650 Kiwanis Dr, Freeport, IL 61032

2 beds

1 bath

$575–$685

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.

4d ago

8.3

Very good

321 N Van Buren Ave

321 N Van Buren Ave, Freeport, IL 61032

2 beds

1 bath

$700

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.

4d ago

8.3

Very good

105 N Foley Ave

105 N Foley Ave, Freeport, IL 61032

2 beds

1 bath

$700

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.

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1141 W. Empire

1141 W Empire St, Freeport, IL 61032

2 beds

1 bath

$700

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 Freeport, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Freeport rental market.

How much is rent in Freeport?

The average rent in Freeport is $950 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Freeport?

Average rent prices in Freeport have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 36% since last year.

How does Freeport rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Freeport is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 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 $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January offers the lowest rents in Freeport, with prices running about 6% lower than May's peak rates. Searching in January rather than during spring rental season could result in better deals.

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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