Average Rent In Illinois For December 2020
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What is the average rent in Illinois?
According to the most recent data from Zillow, the average rent in Illinois for December 2020 is $1,590. With an averge apartment size of 1,258 sqft, the average price per square foot in Illinois is $1.264.
Compared to the national average of $1,650, Illinois rent costs -3.6% less. Read our analysis of rents by state to see how Illinois ranks.
Here's a look at how average rents have changed over time:
How Does Illinois Rent Compare To The Rest Of The Country?
Median Rent By Bedrooms In Illinois
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As you would expect, the median price for rent in Illinois increases as the number of bedrooms in the unit increases. Studios rent the cheapest in Illinois clocking in at $1,399, while a four bedroom rental will set you back $2,000 per month.
We think the best deal comes in the form of a two bedroom for $1,525 per month, however, if you don't mind having roommates, the best option on a per room basis is a 4-bedroom rental for $500/room/month.
Read on to find out more or for more on Illinois check out:
- Best Places To Live In Illinois
- Cheapest Places To Live In Illinois
- Most Dangerous Cities In Illinois
Month Over Month Illinois Rent Statistics
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M-o-M Increase
Illinois has experienced a $-5 change in rent over the past month going from $1,595 to $1,590. That change comes out to -0.3%.
For reference, the US national average rent changed $0 in the past month or 0.0%.
Here's a look at the month over month change for each month since 2010 for Illinois:
Year Over Year Illinois Rent Statistics
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Over the past year, the average rent in Illinois changed $25 from $1,565 to $1,590. A change of $25 means that rents changed 1.6% in a year.
That compares to the US national change of $5 in the past year or 0.3%.
Here's a look at the year over year change by month since 2011 for Illinois:
The 10 Places With The Highest Rent In Illinois
Population: 7,328
Median Rent: $2,775
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Population: 10,783
Median Rent: $2,209
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Population: 9,440
Median Rent: $2,180
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Population: 33,591
Median Rent: $2,178
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Population: 11,386
Median Rent: $2,089
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Population: 12,504
Median Rent: $2,066
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Population: 12,637
Median Rent: $1,959
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Population: 18,931
Median Rent: $1,942
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Population: 13,187
Median Rent: $1,908
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Population: 41,978
Median Rent: $1,902
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About Chris Kolmar
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