Last updated on July 22, 2026

Average rent in
Rochelle, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Rochelle

$1,100/mo

increased by26%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rochelle is $1,100 per month as of July 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $845 less per month.

$1.61

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rochelle

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rochelle rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 26% 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 $975, whereas a house costs $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Rochelle run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.

Listings

Studio

$600

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,015

3%

39%

2 bedroom

$950

3%

28%

3 bedroom

$1,465

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$1,625

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$600

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,015

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

39%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

28%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,465

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

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$1,100
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rochelle, IL is equal to the median rent in Dekalb, IL.

Discover rentals in Rochelle, IL

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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Apartment for rent

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Welcome to Lida Lake Estates - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Welcome to Lida Lake Estates

433 Willis Ave, Rochelle, IL 61068

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

312 Phyllis Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

Condo for rent in Rochelle

312 Phyllis Ave, Rochelle, IL 61068

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Condo for rent

Available Aug 1

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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 $1,100 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rochelle?

Average rent prices in Rochelle have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 26% since last year.

How does Rochelle rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rochelle is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $845 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 $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Rochelle?

Based on our current listings, 43% of Rochelle apartments welcome pets, which works out to about 3 pet-friendly units each month across the city's average of 7 available rentals.

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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