Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
Rochelle, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Rochelle

$1,225/mo

increased by32%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rochelle is $1,225 per month as of August 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $685 less per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rochelle

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rochelle rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Rochelle, IL

Average rent prices in Rochelle have decreased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 32% 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 Rochelle, IL

Rent prices in Rochelle vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rochelle is $1,049, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Rochelle run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.

Listings

Studio

$650

36%

-

1 bedroom

$1,047

No Change

28%

2 bedroom

$1,175

1%

38%

3 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

24%

4 bedroom

$2,800

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

36%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,047

Last year

28%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

38%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

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

Compare median rent prices in Rochelle and Dekalb by all bedroom counts and property types.

Rochelle

Median rent price$1,225
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,337
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rochelle, IL is 8% lower than the median rent in Dekalb, IL.

Discover rentals in Rochelle, IL

Willis Senior Lofts - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted
New construction

9h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Willis Senior Lofts

410 Willis Ave, Rochelle, IL 61068

1–2 beds

1 bath

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Apartment for rent

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Welcome to Lida Lake Estates - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

22h ago

8.8

Very good

Welcome to Lida Lake Estates

433 Willis Ave, Rochelle, IL 61068

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Rochelle, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Rochelle rental market.

How much is rent in Rochelle?

The average rent in Rochelle is $1,225 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rochelle?

Average rent prices in Rochelle have decreased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 32% since last year.

How does Rochelle rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rochelle is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $685 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Rochelle?

To comfortably afford rent in Rochelle, you'd need to earn approximately $49,000/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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