Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
Schaumburg, IL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Schaumburg rent stands today

    Schaumburg, IL rent rose 0.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Renters are paying $178 more per month on average than last year, though the month-to-month rent slipped 4.5% recently after peaking at $2,284/month in September 2025.

  • Schaumburg runs 12.8% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier suburban market with a total of 68 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Schaumburg rent for $1,875/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,907/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,249/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $3,000/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,100/month. The bedroom mix is weighted toward 2-bed units, which make up 47.7% of rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Schaumburg

$2,200/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Schaumburg is $2,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $250 more per month.

$2.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Schaumburg

68

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Schaumburg rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Schaumburg, IL

Average rent prices in Schaumburg have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 Schaumburg, IL

Rent prices in Schaumburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Schaumburg is $1,989, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Schaumburg run $1,667 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,095.

Listings

Studio

$1,875

No Change

40%

1 bedroom

$1,907

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,249

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$3,000

13%

34%

4 bedroom

$3,100

35%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

40%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,907

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,249

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

34%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

35%

Last year

17%

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

Compare median rent prices in Schaumburg and Arlington Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.

Schaumburg

Median rent price$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,950

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Schaumburg, IL is 13% higher than the median rent in Arlington Heights, IL.

Discover rentals in Schaumburg, IL

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21 Kristin

21 Kristin Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60195

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,629–$3,346

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 26

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1d ago

8.6

Very good

Village in the Park Apartments

1417 Valley Lake Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60195

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,380–$2,210

Apartment for rent

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1d ago

8.6

Very good

Dickens Way

1077 Dickens Way, Schaumburg, IL 60193

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment for rent

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5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Schaumburg

1077 Dickens Way #C, Schaumburg, IL 60193

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Schaumburg, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Schaumburg rental market.

How much is rent in Schaumburg?

The average rent in Schaumburg is $2,200 per month as of June 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Schaumburg?

Average rent prices in Schaumburg have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Schaumburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Schaumburg is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Schaumburg?

To comfortably afford rent in Schaumburg, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Schaumburg's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,000 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,300 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest segment of available inventory at 49% of listings, followed by one-bedrooms at 36% of the market.

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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