Last updated on May 26, 2026

Average rent in
Zion, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Zion

$1,450/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Zion is $1,450 per month as of May 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.

$1.60

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Zion

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Zion rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Zion, IL

Average rent prices in Zion have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 Zion, IL

Rent prices in Zion vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Zion is $1,350, whereas a house costs $1,725. 1-bedroom apartments in Zion run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,425.

Listings

Studio

$875

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,100

1%

19%

2 bedroom

$1,437

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,262

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,300

14%

51%

Studio

Average rent

$875

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,437

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,262

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

51%

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

Compare median rent prices in Zion and Buffalo Grove by all bedroom counts and property types.

Zion

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,540
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Zion, IL is 43% lower than the median rent in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Discover rentals in Zion, IL

2600 Elim Ave #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Zion

TRINITY ON ELIM 4

2600 Elim Ave #4, Zion, IL 60099

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available May 15

2600 Elim Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Zion

TRINITY ON ELIM RARE OPENING 2nd FLR 2B 1B

2600 Elim Ave #3, Zion, IL 60099

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available May 20

2208 Hebron Avenue - 2208 E #2208E - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Zion

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1

2206 Hebron Avenue - 2206 E #2206E - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Zion

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 16

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Frequently asked questions for Zion, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Zion rental market.

How much is rent in Zion?

The average rent in Zion is $1,450 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Zion?

Average rent prices in Zion have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Zion rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Zion is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Zion?

To comfortably afford rent in Zion, you'd need to earn approximately $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

The median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Zion, IL is $1,126, while for a 2-bedroom apartment, it is $1,350.

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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