Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 5, 2026

Average rent in
Northern Illinois University, IL

Last updated on May 5, 2026

Last updated on May 5, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Northern Illinois University, IL is $1,185. This is -39%, or $765, lower than the national average.

$2.15

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,185

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

83

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Northern Illinois University, IL is $1,185. This is -39%, or $765, lower than the national average.

$2.15

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

16%
59%
21%
4%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

At this time, we don't have information to generate a distribution. Please check back soon.

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Northern Illinois University, IL

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Northern Illinois University, IL have increased by 2% in the last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

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

Rent comparables in
Northern Illinois University, IL

The monthly rent for an apartment in Northern Illinois University, IL is $1,095. A 1-bedroom apartment in Northern Illinois University, IL costs about $800 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,190. Houses for rent in Northern Illinois University, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,875.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$800

-

8%

2 bedroom

$1,210

-

6%

3 bedroom

$1,350

-

16%

4 bedroom

$1,622

-

1%

Studio

$750

-

4%

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,210

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,622

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Northern 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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