Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Sycamore, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Sycamore

$1,375/mo

increased by31%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sycamore is $1,375 per month as of October 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $525 less per month.

$2.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sycamore

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sycamore rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 31% 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 $1,200, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Sycamore run $1,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,150

-

53%

1 bedroom

$1,175

No Change

12%

2 bedroom

$1,650

No Change

60%

3 bedroom

$2,575

16%

12%

4 bedroom

$3,025

No Change

102%

Studio

Average rent

$1,150

Last year

53%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last year

60%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,575

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,025

Last year

102%

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$1,375
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,780
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sycamore, IL is 23% lower than the median rent in Batavia, IL.

Discover rentals in Sycamore, IL

Carriage House - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Carriage House

471 E State St, Sycamore, IL 60178

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Sycamore Greens Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Sycamore Greens Apartments

1117 S Cross St Ofc, Sycamore, IL 60178

1–2 beds

1 bath

$995–$1,015

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
208 W Sycamore St #2B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sycamore

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
428 W High St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sycamore

Residential Lease, Sycamore, IL

428 W High St #B, Sycamore, IL 60178

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,375 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sycamore?

Average rent prices in Sycamore have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 31% since last year.

How does Sycamore rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sycamore is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $525 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sycamore?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Sycamore are Woodgate Of Sycamore ($2,272/mo), Townsend Woods ($2,297/mo), and Heron Creek ($2,395/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sycamore?

To comfortably afford rent in Sycamore, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/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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