Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Northbrook, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Northbrook

$2,979/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Northbrook is $2,979 per month as of September 2026. This is 57% above the national average rent, or $1,079 more per month.

$2.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Northbrook

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Northbrook rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 $2,546, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Northbrook run $2,474 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,119.

Listings

Studio

$1,700

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$2,434

14%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,520

1%

10%

3 bedroom

$3,300

4%

39%

4 bedroom

$3,000

22%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$1,700

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,434

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,520

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

39%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

23%

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$2,979
increased by57%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,695
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Northbrook, IL is 11% higher than the median rent in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Discover rentals in Northbrook, IL

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

3849 N Parkway Dr #2A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Northbrook

Residential Lease, Northbrook, IL

3849 N Parkway Dr #2A, Northbrook, IL 60062

2 beds

2 baths

$2,500

340 Sanders Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Northbrook

Residential Lease, Northbrook, IL

340 Sanders Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062

3 beds

1 bath

$2,700

967 Kensington Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Northbrook

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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 $2,979 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Northbrook?

Average rent prices in Northbrook have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Northbrook rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Northbrook is 57% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,079 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 $119,000/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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