Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Schaumburg, IL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Schaumburg, IL rent rose 2.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Renters today are paying $187 more per month on average than last year, extending a modest upward trend in the market.

  • Schaumburg runs 13.1% more expensive than the $1,945/month national median, positioning it as a pricier suburban market with a total of 68 rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Schaumburg rent for $1,425/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,902/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,200/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,850/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,755/month. The market is weighted toward 2-bedroom units, which make up 46.0% of total rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Schaumburg

$2,200/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Schaumburg is $2,200 per month as of July 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $255 more per month.

$2.25

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Schaumburg

68

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Schaumburg rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%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 increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,906, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Schaumburg run $1,659 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,085.

Listings

Studio

$1,425

No Change

41%

1 bedroom

$1,902

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$2,200

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,850

17%

34%

4 bedroom

$3,755

11%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$1,425

Last year

41%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,902

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

34%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,755

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

14%

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$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Schaumburg, IL is 10% higher than the median rent in Arlington Heights, IL.

Discover rentals in Schaumburg, IL

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3d ago

9.9

Excellent

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21 Kristin

21 Kristin Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60195

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,659–$3,209

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 26

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1h 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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Rent special

7h ago

8.8

Very good

The Grove at Schaumburg Apartments

305 Cambia Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60193

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,601–$2,674

Price drop

Apartment for rent

2640 Pirates Cv #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Schaumburg

APARTMENT - Schaumburg, IL

2640 Pirates Cv #3, Schaumburg, IL 60173

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,750

House 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 July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Schaumburg?

Average rent prices in Schaumburg have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $255 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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Schaumburg average around $1,910/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,300/month.

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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