Last updated on October 13, 2026

Average rent in
Palos Heights, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Palos Heights

$2,400/mo

The average rent in Palos Heights is $2,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.

$2.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Palos Heights

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Palos Heights 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 Palos Heights, IL

Average rent prices in Palos Heights have decreased by 5% over the last month.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Palos Heights, IL

Rent prices in Palos Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Palos Heights is $1,450, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Palos Heights run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.

Listings

Studio

$950

-

10%

1 bedroom

$1,400

-

7%

2 bedroom

$1,850

3%

-

3 bedroom

$3,195

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$3,650

27%

-

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,195

Last 30 days

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,650

Last 30 days

27%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Palos Heights, 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 Palos Heights, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Palos Heights and Burr Ridge by all bedroom counts and property types.

Palos Heights

Median rent price$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,395
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Palos Heights, IL is equal to the median rent in Burr Ridge, IL.

Discover rentals in Palos Heights, IL

11742 Lighthouse Ln #0 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Palos Heights

3 beds

0.5 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.
12601 S Massasoit Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

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12601 S Massasoit Ave Palos Heights, IL 60463

12601 S Massasoit Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463

3 beds

2 baths

$3,370

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
12227 S Harlem Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Palos Heights

Studio

2 baths

$3,000

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Palos Heights, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Palos Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Palos Heights?

The average rent in Palos Heights is $2,400 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Palos Heights?

Average rent prices in Palos Heights have decreased by 5% over the last month.

How does Palos Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Palos Heights is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Palos Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Palos Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/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).

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