Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Markham, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Markham

$2,325/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Markham is $2,325 per month as of October 2026. This is 22% above the national average rent, or $425 more per month.

$2.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Markham

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Markham 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 Markham, IL

Average rent prices in Markham have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 Markham, IL

Rent prices in Markham vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Markham is $1,862, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Markham run $1,307 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,575.

Listings

Studio

$950

-

24%

1 bedroom

$1,307

-

28%

2 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$2,395

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$3,025

No Change

23%

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,307

Last year

28%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,025

Last year

23%

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

Compare median rent prices in Markham and Blue Island by all bedroom counts and property types.

Markham

Median rent price$2,325
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Markham, IL is 79% higher than the median rent in Blue Island, IL.

Discover rentals in Markham, IL

16352 Oxford Dr #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Markham

3 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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.
15711 Whipple Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Markham

Residential Lease, Markham, IL

15711 Whipple Ave, Markham, IL 60428

4 beds

1 bath

$3,025

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Markham, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Markham rental market.

How much is rent in Markham?

The average rent in Markham is $2,325 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Markham?

Average rent prices in Markham have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Markham rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Markham is 22% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $425 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Markham?

To comfortably afford rent in Markham, you'd need to earn approximately $93,000/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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