Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Rochelle, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Rochelle

$1,187/mo

increased by28%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rochelle is $1,187 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $712 less per month.

$2.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rochelle

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rochelle rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 increased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 28% 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 $1,099, whereas a house costs $1,725. 1-bedroom apartments in Rochelle run $1,099 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,149.

Listings

Studio

$650

No Change

15%

1 bedroom

$1,099

No Change

90%

2 bedroom

$1,175

3%

66%

3 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

14%

4 bedroom

$1,700

-

17%

Studio

Average rent

$650

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,099

Last year

90%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

66%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last year

17%

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$1,187
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rochelle, IL is 15% lower than the median rent in Dekalb, IL.

Discover rentals in Rochelle, IL

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

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Welcome to Lida Lake Estates

433 Willis Ave, Rochelle, IL 61068

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

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

4d 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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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 $1,187 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rochelle?

Average rent prices in Rochelle have increased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 28% since last year.

How does Rochelle rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rochelle is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $712 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 $48,000/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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