Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 9, 2026
Average rent in
Northfield, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 9, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Northfield
$2,962/mo
41%vs previous year
The average rent in Northfield is $2,962 per month as of October 2026. This is 56% above the national average rent, or $1,062 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Northfield
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Northfield rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Northfield, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Northfield, IL
Average rent prices in Northfield have increased by 170% over the last month and have increased by 41% 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
Northfield, IL
Rent prices in Northfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Northfield is $1,895, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Northfield run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,550 |  1% | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,250 | 6% | 120% | |
3 bedroom | $3,150 | 3% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $5,497 | No Change | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Northfield, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,895 | 25% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $3,400 | 16% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
120%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,497
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Northfield, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
25%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
16%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Northfield, 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 Northfield, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Northfield and Forest View by all bedroom counts and property types.
Northfield
56%higher than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Northfield, IL is 48% higher than the median rent in Forest View, IL.
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10%Discover rentals in Northfield, IL
5d+ ago
Verified
1923 Old Willow Rd #4, Northfield, IL 60093
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1923 Old Willow Rd #4, Northfield, IL 60093
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Northfield
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,500
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.House for rent
Available Sep 18
5d+ ago
Verified
1923 Old Willow Rd #4, Northfield, IL 60093
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Northfield
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,500
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.House for rent
Available Sep 18
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Northfield
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,500
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.House for rent
Available Sep 18
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Frequently asked questions for Northfield, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Northfield rental market.
How much is rent in Northfield?
The average rent in Northfield is $2,962 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Northfield?
Average rent prices in Northfield have increased by 170% over the last month and have increased by 41% since last year.
How does Northfield rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Northfield is 56% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,062 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Northfield?
To comfortably afford rent in Northfield, you'd need to earn approximately $118,000/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).