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Last updated on September 5, 2026
Average rent in
Skokie, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 5, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Skokie rent stands today
Skokie, IL rent rose 22.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,389/month. Renters today are paying $376 more per month than last year, recovering from a trough of $1,800/month in mid-2025 and nearing the peak of $2,400/month in early 2025.
Compared to national trends
Skokie rents run 25.1% more expensive than the $1,910/month national median, placing Skokie among pricier suburban markets near major metro areas. The total rentals count of 58 reflects a smaller, more specialized market.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Skokie are $1,395/month, 1-bedrooms are $1,700/month, 2-bedrooms are $1,950/month, 3-bedrooms are $2,895/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $4,995/month. The rental inventory is mostly apartments, which make up 59.7% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Skokie rose 38.9% year over year, diverging from the citywide increase of 22.5%. This segment's growth contrasts with the smaller changes seen in other bedroom tiers.
Median rent
Median rent in Skokie
$2,389/mo
23%vs previous year
The average rent in Skokie is $2,389 per month as of August 2026. This is 25% above the national average rent, or $479 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Skokie
58
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Skokie rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Skokie, IL
Average rent prices in Skokie have increased by 18% over the last month and have increased by 23% 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 $2,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Skokie run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,395 |  5% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $1,700 | 1% | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $1,950 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,895 | 2% | 24% | |
4 bedroom | $4,995 | 13% | 49% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Skokie, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,950 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,550 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,925 | 12% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,895
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
24%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,995
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
49%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Skokie, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,925
Last 30 days
12%
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
25%higher than the national median
9%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Skokie, IL is 15% higher than the median rent in Arlington Heights, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,075
5%$1,212
21%$2,100
6%$2,211
5%$1,195
$2,089
3%$1,500
10%$2,395
4%$1,615
18%$1,365
1%$1,950
11%$2,092
3%Discover rentals in Skokie, IL
4d ago
Verified
8540 Niles Center Road, Skokie, IL 60077
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
4630- 4611 Davis St, Skokie, IL 60076
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5000 Church St, Skokie, IL 60077
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Skokie
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$10,295
Apartment for rent
4d ago
8025 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077
2 beds
2 baths
$2,850–$3,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Skokie
9715 Woods Dr #1209, Skokie, IL 60077
2 beds
2 baths
$3,175
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Skokie
5155 Madison St #402, Skokie, IL 60077
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,095
$2,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 27
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,995
$2,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 2
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,000
$1,900
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
Verified
4909 Church St, Skokie, IL 60077
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$1,740
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,000
$1,900
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
Verified
8501 Lotus Ave, Skokie, IL 60077
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$1,950
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 5
1d ago
Verified
4909 Church St, Skokie, IL 60077
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$1,740
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,095
$2,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 27
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,995
$2,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 2
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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 $2,389 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Skokie?
Average rent prices in Skokie have increased by 18% over the last month and have increased by 23% since last year.
How does Skokie rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Skokie is 25% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $479 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 $96,000/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).