Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Naperville, IL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Naperville rent stands today

    Naperville, IL rent rose 17.5% year over year, reaching a current median of $2,800/month. Renters are paying $141 more per month than last year, with the median rent now at its peak for the period observed.

  • Vs. national rents

    Naperville rents run roughly 1.5× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier suburban markets with a total of 143 rentals available. This market is dominated by houses, which make up 76.2% of inventory.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for about $1,495/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,735/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,300/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $3,100/month and 4+ bedrooms $4,000/month. Houses command a median of $3,100/month, compared to $2,114/month for apartments, reflecting the inventory composition heavily weighted toward houses.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    West Wind rents fell 61.3% year over year to $2,400/month across 22 rentals, and Still Water dropped 54.8% to $2,600/month across 16 rentals. These declines contrast with the citywide 17.5% rise, showing localized cooling in these neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in Naperville

$2,800/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

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

$1.77

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Naperville

143

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 18% 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 $2,114, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Naperville run $1,735 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,209.

Listings

Studio

$1,495

3%

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,735

5%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,300

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,100

3%

6%

4 bedroom

$4,000

4%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,735

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

16%

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$2,350
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Naperville, IL is 19% higher than the median rent in Aurora, IL.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$2,350

increased by5%
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$2,720

decreased by8%
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$1,845

increased by5%
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$1,910

decreased by14%
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$2,480

increased by6%
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Hanover Park

$2,400

increased by5%
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Discover rentals in Naperville, IL

124 E Bailey Rd #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Naperville

Residential Lease, Naperville, IL

124 E Bailey Rd #A, Naperville, IL 60565

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,699

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

$1,750

5S070 Pebblewood Ln #G11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Naperville

Residential Lease, Naperville, IL

5S070 Pebblewood Ln #G11, Naperville, IL 60563

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,800

1d ago

8.5

Very good

1665 Coach Drive

1665 Coach Dr, Naperville, IL 60565

2 beds

2 baths

$1,850

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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 September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Naperville?

Average rent prices in Naperville have increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 18% 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 ($2,450/mo), Wood Lake ($2,612/mo), and Cress Creek ($2,625/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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