In Illinois, most apartment projects cost between $800 and $3,000 per month, with a typical price near $1,500. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical apartment cost
$800 – $3,000
per month · typical $1,500
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Apartment cost breakdown
- Studio / basement unit$700 – $1,500typical $1,000
- 1-bedroom apartment$1,000 – $2,500typical $1,500
- Luxury / 2-bedroom$2,000 – $5,000typical $3,000
At a glance
- Typical range$800 – $3,000
- Unitper month
- Cities covered50
What Apartment Rent costs
Represents the monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment in a typical urban or suburban area. Prices vary widely by city, building amenities, and square footage. Utilities may be extra.
By city in Illinois
- Addison
- Alton
- Arlington Heights
- Belleville
- Berwyn
- Bolingbrook
- Buffalo Grove
- Calumet City
- Carbondale
- Carol Stream
- Carpentersville
- Champaign
- Chicago
- Cicero
- Crystal Lake
- DeKalb
- Decatur
- Des Plaines
- Downers Grove
- Elgin
- Elmhurst
- Evanston
- Glenview
- Hanover Park
- Hoffman Estates
- Joliet
- Kankakee
- Lombard
- Moline
- Mount Prospect
- Naperville
- Normal
- Oak Lawn
- Oak Park
- Orland Park
- Palatine
- Park Ridge
- Peoria
- Rock Island
- Rockford
- Romeoville
- Round Lake Beach
- Schaumburg
- Skokie
- Springfield
- Streamwood
- Tinley Park
- Urbana
- Waukegan
- Wheaton
Frequently asked questions
What's the average rent for a 1-bedroom?
In the US, around $1,400; in Canada, about CAD 1,800. Expect higher in NYC, SF, Toronto, Vancouver.
What drives rent prices?
Location, demand, unit size, building age, amenities, and local rental market conditions.
How can I lower my rent?
Consider a longer lease, rent in winter, look for concessions, or move to a less central area. Roommates also help.