Last updated on July 25, 2026

Average rent in
Vernon Hills, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Vernon Hills

$2,800/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Vernon Hills is $2,800 per month as of July 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $855 more per month.

$2.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Vernon Hills

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Vernon Hills rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Vernon Hills, IL

Average rent prices in Vernon Hills have remained the same over the last month and have increased 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 Vernon Hills, IL

Rent prices in Vernon Hills vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Vernon Hills is $2,525, whereas a house costs $3,325. 1-bedroom apartments in Vernon Hills run $2,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,730.

Listings

Studio

$1,295

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,950

6%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,645

2%

16%

3 bedroom

$3,400

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$5,500

11%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,295

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,645

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

17%

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

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

Vernon Hills

Median rent price$2,800
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Vernon Hills, IL is 40% higher than the median rent in Arlington Heights, IL.

Discover rentals in Vernon Hills, IL

700 Birch - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.1

Very good

700 Birch

700 Court Of Birch, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Apartment for rent

1d ago

7.7

Very good

840 Westmoreland Drive

840 Westmoreland Dr, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Apartment for rent

249 W Court Of Shorewood #2B - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Condo for rent in Vernon Hills

CONDOS - Vernon Hills, IL

249 W Court Of Shorewood #2B, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,796

Condo for rent

1d ago

7.9

Very good

855 Westmoreland Drive

855 Westmoreland Dr, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Vernon Hills, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Vernon Hills rental market.

How much is rent in Vernon Hills?

The average rent in Vernon Hills is $2,800 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Vernon Hills?

Average rent prices in Vernon Hills have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Vernon Hills rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Vernon Hills is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $855 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Vernon Hills?

To comfortably afford rent in Vernon Hills, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Vernon Hills?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Vernon Hills average around $1,670/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,410/month.

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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