Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Northbrook, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Northbrook

$3,056/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Northbrook is $3,056 per month as of June 2026. This is 57% above the national average rent, or $1,106 more per month.

$2.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Northbrook

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $2,688, whereas a house costs $3,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Northbrook run $2,377 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,303.

Listings

Studio

$1,895

No Change

50%

1 bedroom

$2,114

6%

10%

2 bedroom

$2,839

6%

12%

3 bedroom

$3,200

17%

25%

4 bedroom

$4,500

1%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,895

Last year

50%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,114

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,839

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

25%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

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$3,056
increased by57%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Northbrook, IL is 22% higher than the median rent in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Discover rentals in Northbrook, IL

Greenleaf Manor - UPA - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.3

Very good

Greenleaf Manor - UPA

3345 Sanders Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$769–$1,984

Apartment for rent

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

Condo for rent

3245 Milwaukee Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Northbrook

2/2

3245 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062

2 beds

2 baths

$2,200

Condo for rent

2050 Valencia Dr Apt 108c #108C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Northbrook

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 22

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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 $3,056 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Northbrook?

Average rent prices in Northbrook have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,106 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 $122,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Northbrook's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,900 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available rentals at 51% of the market.

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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