Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Glen Ellyn, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Glen Ellyn

$2,300/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Glen Ellyn is $2,300 per month as of July 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $355 more per month.

$1.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Glen Ellyn

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Glen Ellyn rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,790, whereas a house costs $2,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Glen Ellyn run $1,595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,425

3%

28%

1 bedroom

$1,999

3%

15%

2 bedroom

$2,295

No Change

13%

3 bedroom

$2,900

22%

20%

4 bedroom

$3,765

18%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

28%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,999

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,765

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

11%

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$2,300
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,975
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Glen Ellyn, IL is 16% higher than the median rent in Carol Stream, IL.

Discover rentals in Glen Ellyn, IL

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

$1,850

House for rent

1142 Brighton Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Glen Ellyn

MULTI_FAMILY - Glen Ellyn, IL

1142 Brighton Pl, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,800

$2,600

Price drop

Apartment for rent

229 S Milton Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Glen Ellyn

SINGLE_FAMILY - Glen Ellyn, IL

229 S Milton Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,800

House for rent

1S676 Ott Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Glen Ellyn

4 beds

1.5 baths

$2,895

House for rent

Available Aug 20

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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 $2,300 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Glen Ellyn?

Average rent prices in Glen Ellyn have increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Glen Ellyn rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Glen Ellyn is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $355 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 $92,000/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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