Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Schaumburg, IL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Schaumburg, IL rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $2,268/month. Renters are paying $59 less per month on average than last year, while month-over-month rent edged up 0.9%.

  • Schaumburg runs 18.7% more expensive than the $1,910/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier for suburban Chicago-area markets with 75 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Schaumburg rent for $1,370/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,000/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,200/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,450/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Schaumburg

$2,268/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Schaumburg is $2,268 per month as of August 2026. This is 19% above the national average rent, or $358 more per month.

$2.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Schaumburg

75

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased 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 $1,896, whereas a house costs $2,510. 1-bedroom apartments in Schaumburg run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,085.

Listings

Studio

$1,370

No Change

49%

1 bedroom

$2,000

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,200

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,800

7%

13%

4 bedroom

$3,450

11%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,370

Last year

49%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

9%

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$2,268
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,075
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Schaumburg, IL is 9% higher than the median rent in Arlington Heights, IL.

Discover rentals in Schaumburg, IL

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17h ago

9.9

Excellent

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21 Kristin

21 Kristin Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60195

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,459–$3,043

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 26

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Village in the Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

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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Highly rated
Rent special

12h ago

8.5

Very good

The Grove at Schaumburg Apartments

305 Cambia Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60193

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,606–$2,672

Price drop

Apartment for rent

909 Buccaneer Dr #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Schaumburg

Residential Lease, Schaumburg, IL

909 Buccaneer Dr #3, Schaumburg, IL 60173

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,800

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 $2,268 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Schaumburg?

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

How does Schaumburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Schaumburg is 19% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $358 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 $91,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

February offers the lowest rents in Schaumburg, running about 6.8% lower than October's peak prices, making it the best month for budget-conscious apartment hunting.

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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