Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
Skokie, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Skokie

$2,225/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Skokie is $2,225 per month as of May 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $275 more per month.

$1.92

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Skokie

35

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Skokie rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 3% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,900.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

11%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,670

No Change

13%

2 bedroom

$1,900

8%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,750

8%

10%

4 bedroom

$5,000

3%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,670

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

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$2,225
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,950

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Skokie, IL is 14% higher than the median rent in Arlington Heights, IL.

Discover rentals in Skokie, IL

8540-60 Niles Center Road - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

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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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4603-4611 Davis Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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4603-4611 Davis Apartments

4630- 4611 Davis St, Skokie, IL 60076

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

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5000 Church Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.3

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5000 Church Apartments

5000 Church St, Skokie, IL 60077

2 beds

1 bath

$1,325

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4848 Hull St ##1e - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Skokie

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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 $2,225 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Skokie?

Average rent prices in Skokie have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $275 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 $89,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Skokie's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,900 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of available rentals at 48% of the market, making them relatively easy to find compared to other bedroom types.

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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