Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Prospect Heights, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Prospect Heights

$1,800/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Prospect Heights is $1,800 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.

$2.00

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Prospect Heights

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Prospect Heights rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Prospect Heights, IL

Average rent prices in Prospect Heights have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 $1,905, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Prospect Heights run $1,994 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,166.

Listings

Studio

$1,548

-

10%

1 bedroom

$1,730

2%

15%

2 bedroom

$2,100

1%

17%

3 bedroom

$3,000

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,975

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,548

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,730

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,975

Last 30 days

No Change

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$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,572
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Prospect Heights, IL is 30% lower than the median rent in Deerfield, IL.

Discover rentals in Prospect Heights, IL

Country Pines Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Country Pines Apartments

771 Piper Ln, Prospect Heights, IL 60070

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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.
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

$1,679

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.
866 Cider Ln #105 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Prospect Heights

Residential Lease, Prospect Heights, IL

866 Cider Ln #105, Prospect Heights, IL 60070

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

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.
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

$1,875

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 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 $1,800 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Prospect Heights?

Average rent prices in Prospect Heights have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.

How does Prospect Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Prospect Heights is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 less 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 $72,000/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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