Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Freeport, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Freeport, IL rent rose 20.0% year over year, with a current median of $900/month. Renters are paying $267 more per month on average than last year despite a 15.4% month-over-month decline from the recent peak of $1,200/month in August 2026.
Compared to national trends
Freeport sits 52.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, reflecting its position as a lower-cost market with a total of 87 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Freeport, IL rent for $645/month, 1-bedrooms for $750/month, and 2-bedrooms for $800/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $1,350/month and 4+ bedrooms $2,000/month. These bedroom tiers show a wide range of options for renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Freeport
$900/mo
20%vs previous year
The average rent in Freeport is $900 per month as of September 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,000 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Freeport
87
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Freeport rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Freeport, IL
Average rent prices in Freeport have decreased by 15% 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 $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Freeport run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $645 |  7% | 44% | |
1 bedroom | $750 | 5% | 37% | |
2 bedroom | $800 | 2% | 25% | |
3 bedroom | $1,350 | 1% | 39% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | 12% | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Freeport, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $750 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,400 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$645
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
44%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
37%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
25%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
39%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
12%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Freeport, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
3%
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
53%lower than the national median
33%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Freeport, IL is 29% lower than the median rent in Beloit, WI.
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Discover rentals in Freeport, IL
5d+ ago
650 Kiwanis Dr, Freeport, IL 61032
1–2 beds
1 bath
$575–$685
Apartment for rent
3h ago
321 N Van Buren Ave, Freeport, IL 61032
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
22h ago
105 N Foley Ave, Freeport, IL 61032
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1141 W Empire St, Freeport, IL 61032
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Freeport
718 West Stephenson Street - 4Commercial PropertyOffice Space #0, Freeport, IL 61032
Studio
0 baths
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Freeport
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Freeport
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Freeport
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Condo for rent
Available Jul 7
3d ago
Verified
320 N Harlem Ave, Freeport, IL 61032
1 bed
1 bath
$1,015
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Freeport
1006 W Stephenson St #1stFL, Freeport, IL 61032
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Freeport
429 S West Ave, Freeport, IL 61032
Studio
0 baths
$700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Freeport
408 E Iroquois St, Freeport, IL 61032
Studio
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
320 N Harlem Ave, Freeport, IL 61032
1 bed
1 bath
$1,015
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1024 W Kunkle Blvd, Freeport, IL 61032
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$650–$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Freeport
1124 S State Ave, Freeport, IL 61032
4 beds
1.5 baths
$1,450
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Freeport
355 N Foley Ave, Freeport, IL 61032
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,400
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Freeport
2220 W Galena Ave #3, Freeport, IL 61032
3 beds
1 bath
$1,145
House for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
408 N West Ave, Freeport, IL 61032
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Freeport
941 W Stephenson St #3, Freeport, IL 61032
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 7
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Freeport
23 W Washington - 1 #1, Freeport, IL 61032
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
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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 September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Freeport?
Average rent prices in Freeport have decreased by 15% 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 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 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?
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).