Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Northeastern Illinois University, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Skokie

$2,500/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Skokie is $2,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.

$3.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Skokie

8,625

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Skokie 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 Northeastern Illinois University, IL

Average rent prices in Skokie have increased by 1% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Northeastern Illinois University, IL

Rent prices in Skokie vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Skokie is $2,469, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Skokie run $2,455 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,995.

Listings

Studio

$1,899

-

4%

1 bedroom

$2,450

-

2%

2 bedroom

$3,056

-

7%

3 bedroom

$3,399

-

27%

4 bedroom

$4,500

-

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,899

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,056

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,399

Last year

27%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last year

10%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Northeastern Illinois University, 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.

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532-36 Hinman - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.6

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532-36 Hinman

532 Hinman Avenue, Chicago, IL 60202

1–2 beds

1 bath

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5111-21 W. Montrose Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

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5111-21 W. Montrose Ave

5111 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

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8540-60 Niles Center Road - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.7

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8540-60 Niles Center Road

8540 Niles Center Road, Skokie, IL 60077

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

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5017 W Cermak Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cicero

Studio

1 bath

$785

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 Northeastern Illinois University, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Skokie rental market.

How much is rent in Skokie?

The average rent in Skokie is $2,500 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Skokie?

Average rent prices in Skokie have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Skokie rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Skokie is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Skokie?

To comfortably afford rent in Skokie, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/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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