Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Naperville, IL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Naperville rent stands today

    Naperville, IL rent rose 14.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,800/month. Renters today are paying $345 more per month on average than last year, though rent slipped 1.8% month over month after reaching a peak of $2,850 in September 2026.

  • Vs. national rents

    Naperville runs roughly 1.5 times the $1,900/month national median, making it a pricier suburban market with 147 total rentals dominated by houses, which make up 72.7% of inventory.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents sit around $1,610/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,728/month, 2-bedrooms around $2,350/month, 3-bedrooms around $3,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $4,000/month. Houses rent for a median of $3,000/month while apartments sit at $2,168/month, reflecting the inventory split.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Old Farm rents fell 68.0% year over year to $2,700/month across 17 rentals, with Brookdale down 54.8% and Spring Brook Estates down 53.6%. These declines contrast with the citywide 14.1% rise and show localized cooldowns in Naperville.

Median rent

Median rent in Naperville

$2,800/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Naperville is $2,800 per month as of October 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $900 more per month.

$1.79

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Naperville

147

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Naperville rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Naperville, IL

Average rent prices in Naperville have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 Naperville, IL

Rent prices in Naperville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Naperville is $2,168, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Naperville run $1,705 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,108.

Listings

Studio

$1,610

1%

5%

1 bedroom

$1,727

4%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,350

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,000

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$4,000

2%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,610

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,727

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

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

Compare median rent prices in Naperville and Aurora by all bedroom counts and property types.

Naperville

Median rent price$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Naperville, IL is 22% higher than the median rent in Aurora, IL.

Discover rentals in Naperville, IL

238 E Bailey Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Naperville

238 E Bailey Rd

238 E Bailey Rd, Naperville, IL 60565

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,650

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.
130 Douglas Ave #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Naperville house for rent in Naperville

Residential Lease, Naperville, IL

130 Douglas Ave #4, Naperville, IL 60540

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

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.
1667 Kiowa Dr #203 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Naperville

Residential Lease, Naperville, IL

1667 Kiowa Dr #203, Naperville, IL 60565

2 beds

2 baths

$1,795

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.
1535 Raymond Dr #101 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Naperville

Residential Lease, Naperville, IL

1535 Raymond Dr #101, Naperville, IL 60563

2 beds

2 baths

$1,800

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 Naperville, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Naperville rental market.

How much is rent in Naperville?

The average rent in Naperville is $2,800 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Naperville?

Average rent prices in Naperville have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Naperville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Naperville is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Naperville?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Naperville are Country Lakes ($2,295/mo), Brookdale ($2,487/mo), and Old Farm ($2,700/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Naperville?

To comfortably afford rent in Naperville, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

March offers the best rental deals in Naperville, with rents running approximately 13% lower than August's peak prices. While March brings higher competition, December is the least competitive month with lower demand relative to available inventory.

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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