What's the average rent in Elmhurst, IL?

Rental Market Trends in Elmhurst, IL

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Elmhurst, IL is $3,160 per month, which is 61% higher than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,160

-1.3%-$40 decrease month-over-month

5.4%$161 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$2,323

HOUSES

$3,950

TOWNHOUSES

$3,125

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Elmhurst, IL at $2,323 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,950 per month. Townhomes average $3,125 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,863
2 Bedrooms	$2,525
3 Bedrooms	$3,895
4 Bedrooms	$4,000
All	$3,160

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Elmhurst, IL is $1,863 per month, followed by $2,525 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,895 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,000 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$3,200
3 Bedrooms	$3,099
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$3,125

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Elmhurst, IL is $3,200 per month, followed by $3,099 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,472
2 Bedrooms	$2,300
3 Bedrooms	$2,450
4 Bedrooms	$2,600
All	$2,300

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Elmhurst, IL is $1,472 per month, followed by $2,300 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,450 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,600 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$2,400
3 Bedrooms	$3,600
4 Bedrooms	$4,000
All	$3,950

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom house in Elmhurst, IL is $2,400 per month, followed by $3,600 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,000 for a 4 bedroom house.