Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Sycamore, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Sycamore

$1,160/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sycamore is $1,160 per month as of August 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $780 less per month.

$1.79

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sycamore

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sycamore rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Sycamore, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Sycamore, IL

Average rent prices in Sycamore have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 Sycamore, IL

Rent prices in Sycamore vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sycamore is $1,050, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Sycamore run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.

Listings

Studio

$750

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,030

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$1,600

1%

10%

3 bedroom

$2,047

10%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,625

3%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$750

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,030

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,047

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,625

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

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

Compare median rent prices in Sycamore and Batavia by all bedroom counts and property types.

Sycamore

Median rent price$1,160
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sycamore, IL is 34% lower than the median rent in Batavia, IL.

Discover rentals in Sycamore, IL

Carriage House - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

Carriage House

471 E State St, Sycamore, IL 60178

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Sycamore, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Sycamore rental market.

How much is rent in Sycamore?

The average rent in Sycamore is $1,160 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sycamore?

Average rent prices in Sycamore have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Sycamore rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sycamore is 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $780 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sycamore?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Sycamore are Woodgate Of Sycamore ($1,700/mo), Heron Creek ($1,850/mo), and Townsend Woods ($1,950/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sycamore?

To comfortably afford rent in Sycamore, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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