Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
Glen Ellyn, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Glen Ellyn

$1,912/mo

decreased by28%

vs previous year

The average rent in Glen Ellyn is $1,912 per month as of October 2026. This is 1% above the national average rent, or $12 more per month.

$1.78

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Glen Ellyn

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Glen Ellyn rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Glen Ellyn, IL

Average rent prices in Glen Ellyn have decreased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 28% 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 $2,044, whereas a house costs $2,772. 1-bedroom apartments in Glen Ellyn run $1,699 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,299.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,702

9%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,912

3%

28%

3 bedroom

$3,068

17%

22%

4 bedroom

$3,999

3%

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,702

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,912

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

28%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,068

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,999

Last 30 days

3%

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$1,912
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,862
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Glen Ellyn, IL is 3% higher than the median rent in Carol Stream, IL.

Discover rentals in Glen Ellyn, IL

148 Surrey Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Glen Ellyn

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,100

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 $1,912 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Glen Ellyn?

Average rent prices in Glen Ellyn have decreased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 28% since last year.

How does Glen Ellyn rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Glen Ellyn is 1% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $12 more 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 $77,000/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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