Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Gurnee, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Gurnee

$1,826/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gurnee is $1,826 per month as of July 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $104 less per month.

$1.62

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gurnee

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gurnee rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Gurnee, IL

Average rent prices in Gurnee have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 Gurnee, IL

Rent prices in Gurnee vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gurnee is $1,595, whereas a house costs $2,847. 1-bedroom apartments in Gurnee run $1,575 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,675.

Listings

Studio

$1,700

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$1,575

3%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,950

2%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,575

10%

6%

4 bedroom

$3,600

16%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,700

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,575

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

16%

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

Compare median rent prices in Gurnee and Buffalo Grove by all bedroom counts and property types.

Gurnee

Median rent price$1,826
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,580
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gurnee, IL is 29% lower than the median rent in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Discover rentals in Gurnee, IL

2d ago

8.3

Very good

CENTENNIAL 4327

4327 Centennial Ct, Gurnee, IL 60031

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment for rent

4329 Centennial Ct #29-04 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gurnee

CENTENNIAL CT 4327-4329 - 29-04

4329 Centennial Ct #29-04, Gurnee, IL 60031

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 7

DEPOT RD. -1125 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

DEPOT RD. -1125

1125 Depot Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Apartment for rent

654 Estes St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gurnee

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 24

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Frequently asked questions for Gurnee, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Gurnee rental market.

How much is rent in Gurnee?

The average rent in Gurnee is $1,826 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gurnee?

Average rent prices in Gurnee have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Gurnee rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gurnee is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $104 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Gurnee?

To comfortably afford rent in Gurnee, you'd need to earn approximately $73,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's current listings, Gurnee welcomes pet owners with 79% of rental apartments accommodating furry companions. With about 62 listings available monthly, this works out to roughly 49 pet-friendly apartments each month.

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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