Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Prospect Heights, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Prospect Heights

$2,100/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Prospect Heights is $2,100 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $200 more per month.

$2.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Prospect Heights

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Prospect Heights rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Prospect Heights, IL

Average rent prices in Prospect Heights have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 Prospect Heights, IL

Rent prices in Prospect Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Prospect Heights is $2,087, whereas a house costs $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Prospect Heights run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,262.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,784

1%

37%

2 bedroom

$1,897

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,945

4%

27%

4 bedroom

$2,950

2%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,784

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

37%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,897

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,945

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

27%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

2%

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

Compare median rent prices in Prospect Heights and Deerfield by all bedroom counts and property types.

Prospect Heights

Median rent price$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,560
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Prospect Heights, IL is 18% lower than the median rent in Deerfield, IL.

Discover rentals in Prospect Heights, IL

315 E Kenilworth Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Prospect Heights

315 East Kenilworth Avenue - 2

315 E Kenilworth Ave #2, Prospect Heights, IL 60070

2 beds

1 bath

$1,699

1226 Cove Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Prospect Heights

Residential Lease, Prospect Heights, IL

1226 Cove Dr, Prospect Heights, IL 60070

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

$1,875

Price drop

600 E Old Willow Rd #181D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Prospect Heights

Townhouse

600 E Old Willow Rd #181D, Prospect Heights, IL 60070

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

$1,900

Price drop

1405 Cove Dr #203A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Prospect Heights

Residential Lease, Prospect Heights, IL

1405 Cove Dr #203A, Prospect Heights, IL 60070

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

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Frequently asked questions for Prospect Heights, IL

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

How much is rent in Prospect Heights?

The average rent in Prospect Heights is $2,100 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Prospect Heights?

Average rent prices in Prospect Heights have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Prospect Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Prospect Heights is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 more per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Prospect Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/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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