Last updated on August 16, 2026

Average rent in
Morton Grove, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Morton Grove

$1,950/mo

increased by30%

vs previous year

The average rent in Morton Grove is $1,950 per month as of August 2026. This is 1% above the national average rent, or $25 more per month.

$1.95

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Morton Grove

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Morton Grove rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Morton Grove, IL

Average rent prices in Morton Grove have increased by 61% over the last month and have increased by 30% 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 Morton Grove, IL

Rent prices in Morton Grove vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Morton Grove is $1,600, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Morton Grove run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,059.

Listings

Studio

$1,895

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,669

4%

12%

2 bedroom

$2,000

30%

38%

3 bedroom

$3,250

11%

18%

4 bedroom

$5,900

7%

167%

Studio

Average rent

$1,895

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,669

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

30%

Last year

38%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,900

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

167%

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

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

Morton Grove

Median rent price$1,950
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,750
increased by43%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Morton Grove, IL

8504 Waukegan Rd #33 - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Morton Grove

1 bed

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

8500 Waukegan Rd #9 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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Radiant 1 Bed, 1 Bath at Waukegan + Caldwell (Morton Grove)

8500 Waukegan Rd #9, Morton Grove, IL 60053

1 bed

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment for rent

8500 Waukegan Rd #8 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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Awesome 1 Bed, 1 Bath at Waukegan + Caldwell (Morton Grove)

8500 Waukegan Rd #8, Morton Grove, IL 60053

1 bed

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment for rent

8500 Waukegan Rd #12 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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Priceless 1 Bed, 1 Bath at Waukegan + Caldwell (Morton Grove)

8500 Waukegan Rd #12, Morton Grove, IL 60053

1 bed

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Morton Grove, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Morton Grove rental market.

How much is rent in Morton Grove?

The average rent in Morton Grove is $1,950 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Morton Grove?

Average rent prices in Morton Grove have increased by 61% over the last month and have increased by 30% since last year.

How does Morton Grove rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Morton Grove is 1% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $25 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Morton Grove?

To comfortably afford rent in Morton Grove, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/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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