Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Northbrook, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Northbrook

$3,300/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Northbrook is $3,300 per month as of October 2026. This is 74% above the national average rent, or $1,400 more per month.

$2.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Northbrook

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Northbrook rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Northbrook, IL

Average rent prices in Northbrook have increased by 14% over the last month and have remained the same 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 Northbrook, IL

Rent prices in Northbrook vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Northbrook is $2,385, whereas a house costs $4,745. 1-bedroom apartments in Northbrook run $2,245 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,540.

Listings

Studio

$1,855

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$2,199

29%

16%

2 bedroom

$2,975

5%

7%

3 bedroom

$3,500

18%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,850

No Change

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,855

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,199

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,975

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,850

Last year

9%

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

Compare median rent prices in Northbrook and Buffalo Grove by all bedroom counts and property types.

Northbrook

Median rent price$3,300
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,580
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Northbrook, IL is 28% higher than the median rent in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Discover rentals in Northbrook, IL

3430 Sorrel Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Northbrook

4 beds

2 baths

$1,500

Price dropped $2,000Fees 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.
3223 W Parkway Dr #3A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Northbrook

3223 W Parkway Dr #3A, Northbrook, IL 60062

2 beds

1 bath

$1,975

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.
3706 Salem Walk Courts , a1 ##A1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Northbrook

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Price dropped $100Fees 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.
2015 Walters Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Northbrook

Residential Lease, Northbrook, IL

2015 Walters Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,600

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 Northbrook, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Northbrook rental market.

How much is rent in Northbrook?

The average rent in Northbrook is $3,300 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Northbrook?

Average rent prices in Northbrook have increased by 14% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Northbrook rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Northbrook is 74% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,400 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Northbrook?

To comfortably afford rent in Northbrook, you'd need to earn approximately $132,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January offers the best rental deals in Northbrook, with rents running about 20% lower than the peak month of August.

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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