Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Markham, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Markham

$2,195/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Markham is $2,195 per month as of July 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $265 more per month.

$2.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Markham

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Markham rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 remained the same 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 $1,750, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Markham run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,350

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$2,222

No Change

7%

4 bedroom

$2,600

27%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,222

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

5%

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$2,195
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,397
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Markham, IL is 57% higher than the median rent in Blue Island, IL.

Discover rentals in Markham, IL

3014 W 163rd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Markham

House for rent

15403 Cherry Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Markham

SINGLE_FAMILY - Markham, IL

15403 Cherry Ln, Markham, IL 60428

4 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,195 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Markham?

Average rent prices in Markham have remained the same 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 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $265 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 $88,000/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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