Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 5, 2026
Average rent in
Palatine, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 5, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Palatine rent stands today
Palatine, IL rent rose 3.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,962/month. Renters today are paying $47 more per month on average than last year, reaching the city's peak rent level this October 2026.
Compared to national trends
Palatine runs 3.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it slightly above average in cost among similar-sized metros with 52 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Palatine rent for $1,385/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,650/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,025/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,495/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,100/month. The market is weighted toward 2-bed units, which make up 56.1% of total rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Palatine
$1,962/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Palatine is $1,962 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $62 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Palatine
52
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Palatine rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Palatine, IL
Average rent prices in Palatine have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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
Palatine, IL
Rent prices in Palatine vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Palatine is $1,865, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Palatine run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,385 |  13% | 59% | |
1 bedroom | $1,650 | 2% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $2,025 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,495 | 1% | 25% | |
4 bedroom | $2,100 | 1% | 33% |
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 Palatine, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,865 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,767 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,385
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
59%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,025
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,495
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
25%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
33%
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 Palatine, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,865
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,767
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Palatine, 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 Palatine, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Palatine and Arlington Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.
Palatine
3%higher than the national median
10%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Palatine, IL is 6% lower than the median rent in Arlington Heights, IL.
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2%$1,955
11%Discover rentals in Palatine, IL
23h ago
Condo for rent in Palatine
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Condo for rent
Available Oct 15
3d ago
410 W Palatine Rd, Palatine, IL 60067
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Palatine
509 E Spruce Dr #1B, Palatine, IL 60074
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Palatine
1319 N Baldwin Ct #1, Palatine, IL 60074
2 beds
1 bath
$1,590
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palatine
889 E Stonebridge Ct #NA, Palatine, IL 60074
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,150
House for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palatine
889 E Stonebridge Ct, Palatine, IL 60074
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,150
House for rent
Available Aug 8
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palatine
175 S Maple St, Palatine, IL 60067
3 beds
2 baths
$3,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palatine
605 W Gilbert Rd, Palatine, IL 60067
3 beds
2 baths
$3,750
House for rent
23h ago
Condo for rent in Palatine
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Condo for rent
Available Oct 15
1d ago
1445 E Evergreen Dr, Palatine, IL 60074
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,719–$2,683
Apartment for rent
3d ago
410 W Palatine Rd, Palatine, IL 60067
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1950 N Cambridge Ct, Palatine, IL 60074
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,655–$1,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
525 S Quentin Rd #505, Palatine, IL 60067
2 beds
2 baths
$2,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
525 S Quentin Rd #211, Palatine, IL 60067
2 beds
2 baths
$2,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
525 S Quentin Rd #317, Palatine, IL 60067
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
525 S Quentin Rd #411, Palatine, IL 60067
2 beds
2 baths
$2,050
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Condo for rent in Palatine
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Condo for rent
Available Oct 15
1d ago
1445 E Evergreen Dr, Palatine, IL 60074
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,719–$2,683
Apartment for rent
3d ago
410 W Palatine Rd, Palatine, IL 60067
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palatine
1201 E Long Valley Dr #1B, Palatine, IL 60074
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Palatine, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Palatine rental market.
How much is rent in Palatine?
The average rent in Palatine is $1,962 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Palatine?
Average rent prices in Palatine have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Palatine rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Palatine is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $62 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Palatine?
To comfortably afford rent in Palatine, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Palatine?
December offers the best rental deals in Palatine, with rents running about 6.9% lower than April, which sees the highest prices of the year.
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).