Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Northbrook, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Northbrook

$2,610/mo

decreased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Northbrook is $2,610 per month as of July 2026. This is 35% above the national average rent, or $680 more per month.

$2.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Northbrook

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 increased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 17% 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 $2,507, whereas a house costs $3,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Northbrook run $2,439 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,195.

Listings

Studio

$2,050

No Change

53%

1 bedroom

$2,226

2%

17%

2 bedroom

$2,372

2%

20%

3 bedroom

$3,295

50%

4%

4 bedroom

$6,000

26%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$2,050

Last year

53%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,226

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,372

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,295

Last 30 days

50%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,000

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

17%

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$2,610
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,580
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Northbrook, IL is 1% 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

Condo for rent

1930 Cherry Ln #121 - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

Condo for rent in Northbrook

SINGLE_FAMILY - Northbrook, IL

1930 Cherry Ln #121, Northbrook, IL 60062

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Condo for rent

340 Sanders Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Northbrook

SINGLE_FAMILY - Northbrook, IL

340 Sanders Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062

3 beds

1 bath

$3,000

House for rent

3445 Garden St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Northbrook

SINGLE_FAMILY - Northbrook, IL

3445 Garden St, Northbrook, IL 60062

3 beds

2 baths

$3,700

House for rent

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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 $2,610 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Northbrook?

Average rent prices in Northbrook have increased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.

How does Northbrook rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Northbrook is 35% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $680 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 $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Northbrook average around $2,390/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,790/month.

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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