Last updated on September 8, 2026

Average rent in
Vernon Hills, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Vernon Hills

$2,440/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Vernon Hills is $2,440 per month as of September 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $540 more per month.

$2.00

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Vernon Hills

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Vernon Hills rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 $2,545, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Vernon Hills run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,830.

Listings

Studio

$1,725

10%

-

1 bedroom

$1,732

2%

25%

2 bedroom

$2,545

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$3,600

2%

7%

4 bedroom

$4,350

18%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,732

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,545

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,350

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

2%

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$2,440
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,075
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Vernon Hills, IL is 18% higher than the median rent in Arlington Heights, IL.

Discover rentals in Vernon Hills, IL

4d ago

7.1

Very good

840 Westmoreland Drive

840 Westmoreland Dr, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Apartment for rent

1012 Centurion Ln #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Vernon Hills

Residential Lease, Vernon Hills, IL

1012 Centurion Ln #8, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,990

Condo for rent

8 Echo Ct #2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Vernon Hills

Residential Lease, Vernon Hills, IL

8 Echo Ct #2, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,000

House for rent

8 Echo Ct #6 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Vernon Hills

Condo for rent

Available Aug 28

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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 $2,440 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Vernon Hills?

Average rent prices in Vernon Hills have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does Vernon Hills rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Vernon Hills is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $540 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 $98,000/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?

May offers the lowest rents in Vernon Hills, with approximately 15% savings compared to August when rents peak. This seasonal variation creates clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious renters.

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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