Last updated on May 21, 2026

Average rent in
Niles, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Niles

$1,870/mo

decreased by23%

vs previous year

The average rent in Niles is $1,870 per month as of May 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $79 less per month.

$2.03

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Niles

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Niles rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Niles, IL

Average rent prices in Niles have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 23% 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 Niles, IL

Rent prices in Niles vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Niles is $1,650, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Niles run $1,475 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,950.

Listings

Studio

$1,350

No Change

17%

1 bedroom

$1,475

7%

28%

2 bedroom

$1,950

4%

28%

3 bedroom

$2,750

13%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,195

No Change

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

28%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

28%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,195

Last year

12%

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

Compare median rent prices in Niles and Arlington Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.

Niles

Median rent price$1,870
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Niles, IL is 7% lower than the median rent in Arlington Heights, IL.

Discover rentals in Niles, IL

8436 W Oak Ave #G - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Niles

8436 W Oak Ave - G

8436 W Oak Ave #G, Niles, IL 60714

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

7875 N Caldwell Ave #101 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Niles

2 Bed/1 Bath Condo in Niles, IL - Available 06/01 - $1850

7875 N Caldwell Ave #101, Niles, IL 60714

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

House for rent

Available Jun 1

8858 Wisner Street #1S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Niles

2 beds

1 bath

$1,890

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 21

7632 N Milwaukee Ave #4N - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Niles

Apartment for rent

Available May 15

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Frequently asked questions for Niles, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Niles rental market.

How much is rent in Niles?

The average rent in Niles is $1,870 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Niles?

Average rent prices in Niles have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 23% since last year.

How does Niles rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Niles is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $79 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Niles?

To comfortably afford rent in Niles, you'd need to earn approximately $75,000/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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