Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
Glen Ellyn, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Glen Ellyn

$1,862/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Glen Ellyn is $1,862 per month as of May 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $87 less per month.

$2.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Glen Ellyn

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Glen Ellyn rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Glen Ellyn, IL

Average rent prices in Glen Ellyn have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Glen Ellyn, IL

Rent prices in Glen Ellyn vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Glen Ellyn is $1,775, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Glen Ellyn run $1,425 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,797.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

8%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,545

No Change

41%

2 bedroom

$1,862

3%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,725

34%

13%

4 bedroom

$4,300

15%

69%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,545

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

41%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,862

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,725

Last 30 days

34%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

69%

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

Compare median rent prices in Glen Ellyn and Carol Stream by all bedroom counts and property types.

Glen Ellyn

Median rent price$1,862
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Glen Ellyn, IL is 22% lower than the median rent in Carol Stream, IL.

Discover rentals in Glen Ellyn, IL

480 Saint Moritz Dr #1C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Glen Ellyn

Huge Rehabbed Unit in Glen Ellyn!

480 Saint Moritz Dr #1C, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Apartment for rent

Available May 19

363 Pembroke Ln #3 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in Glen Ellyn

CONDOS - Glen Ellyn, IL

363 Pembroke Ln #3, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

2 beds

2 baths

$1,875

Condo for rent

32 N Main St #1S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Glen Ellyn

APARTMENT - Glen Ellyn, IL

32 N Main St #1S, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

House for rent

357 Bloomfield Ln #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Glen Ellyn

CONDOS - Glen Ellyn, IL

357 Bloomfield Ln #3, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

2 beds

2 baths

$2,100

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Glen Ellyn, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Glen Ellyn rental market.

How much is rent in Glen Ellyn?

The average rent in Glen Ellyn is $1,862 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Glen Ellyn?

Average rent prices in Glen Ellyn have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Glen Ellyn rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Glen Ellyn is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $87 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Glen Ellyn?

To comfortably afford rent in Glen Ellyn, you'd need to earn approximately $75,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Glen Ellyn?

Glen Ellyn offers good options for renters with pets, with 37% of apartments welcoming furry companions. This represents a solid selection across the city's average of 41 monthly listings.

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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