Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Skokie, IL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Skokie rent stands today

    Skokie, IL rent rose 14.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,172/month. Renters today are paying $244 more per month on average than last year.

  • Skokie runs 14.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. The city offers 60 total rentals, a relatively small inventory.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Skokie rent for about $1,298/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,650/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,025/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,900/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,000/month. Studios make up 6.9% of rentals, 1-beds 26.4%, and 2-beds 40.3%.

Median rent

Median rent in Skokie

$2,172/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Skokie is $2,172 per month as of October 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $272 more per month.

$1.91

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Skokie

60

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Skokie rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Skokie, IL

Average rent prices in Skokie have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 Skokie, IL

Rent prices in Skokie vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Skokie is $1,950, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Skokie run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,950.

Listings

Studio

$1,297

13%

14%

1 bedroom

$1,650

6%

11%

2 bedroom

$2,025

7%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,900

1%

24%

4 bedroom

$4,000

No Change

30%

Studio

Average rent

$1,297

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,025

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last year

30%

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

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

Skokie

Median rent price$2,172
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,063
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Skokie, IL is 5% higher than the median rent in Arlington Heights, IL.

Discover rentals in Skokie, IL

8540-60 Niles Center Road - Photo 1 of 1

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8540-60 Niles Center Road

8540 Niles Center Road, Skokie, IL 60077

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

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8742 Saint Louis Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Skokie

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5000 Church Apartments

5000 Church St, Skokie, IL 60077

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

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9007 La Crosse Ave #1S - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

Condo for rent in Skokie

Spacious 2 Bed/1 Bath Condo in Skokie-Parking Included!

9007 La Crosse Ave #1S, Skokie, IL 60077

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Price dropped $150

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Frequently asked questions for Skokie, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Skokie rental market.

How much is rent in Skokie?

The average rent in Skokie is $2,172 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Skokie?

Average rent prices in Skokie have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Skokie rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Skokie is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $272 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Skokie?

To comfortably afford rent in Skokie, you'd need to earn approximately $87,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

July offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Skokie, with rents running about 22% lower than January prices. Summer months generally provide the strongest savings compared to winter rental rates.

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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