Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Gurnee, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Gurnee

$1,750/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gurnee is $1,750 per month as of September 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.

$1.73

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gurnee

37

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gurnee rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 decreased by 5% 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 $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Gurnee run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,595.

Listings

Studio

$1,725

No Change

8%

1 bedroom

$1,425

4%

14%

2 bedroom

$1,650

4%

17%

3 bedroom

$2,800

5%

20%

4 bedroom

$3,775

21%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$1,725

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,775

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

20%

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$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,695
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gurnee, IL is 35% lower than the median rent in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Discover rentals in Gurnee, IL

1280 Blackburn St #202 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gurnee

2bed 2 bath in Gurnee * DO NOT APPLY HERE - READ DESCRIPTION

1280 Blackburn St #202, Gurnee, IL 60031

2 beds

2 baths

$1,275

1280 Blackburn St #301 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gurnee

2 beds

2 baths

$1,300

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

CENTENNIAL 4327

4327 Centennial Ct, Gurnee, IL 60031

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

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

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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 $1,750 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gurnee?

Average rent prices in Gurnee have decreased by 5% 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 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 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 $70,000/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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