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Average Rent in Schaumburg, IL & Rent Trends

What is the average rent in Schaumburg, IL?

The average listed apartment rent in Schaumburg, IL is $2,458 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 149 priced apartments in 10 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 3, 2026 through November 8, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

Rent prices and market trends across 10 apartment communities in Schaumburg, IL. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area All Areas
Schaumburg 60173 60193 60195
Elk Grove Village 60007
Hoffman Estates 60169
Itasca 60143
Rolling Meadows 60008
Roselle 60172
Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed

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Market Average

$2,458/mo

▼ 2.5% from last month

Lowest Available

$1,476/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

10

tracked daily

Units Listed

149

available now

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Rent by Neighborhood in Schaumburg, IL

Compare average rent across Schaumburg, IL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map

Neighborhood Avg Rent 30d Change From Properties Units
Roselle 60172 $50,000 - $50,000 1 1
Itasca 60143 $2,926 ▲  $396 $2,322 1 25
Rolling Meadows 60008 $2,259 ▲  $40 $1,680 2 33
Schaumburg 60173 $1,999 ▲  $288 $1,505 2 30
Hoffman Estates 60169 $1,908 ▼  $9 $1,569 1 23
Elk Grove Village 60007 $1,758 ▼  $73 $1,488 2 31
Schaumburg 60193 $1,690 ▼  $56 $1,476 1 6

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Schaumburg, IL?

As of November 2026, the average rent in Schaumburg, IL is $2,458 per month across 10 apartment communities and 149 available units. Rents have decreased $62 (2.5%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is The Grove at Schaumburg Apartments starting at $1,476/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,623/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,245/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,583/mo.

Prices range from $1,476 to $50,000 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 46 units are currently listed.

Schaumburg, IL Rent Price History

Timeframe
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Month Avg Rent Change Properties
May 2026 $2,293 - 5
June 2026 $2,188 -$105 12
July 2026 $2,154 -$34 13
August 2026 $2,035 -$119 13
September 2026 $1,989 -$46 11
October 2026 $3,206 +$1,217 11
November 2026 $3,001 -$205 10

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Schaumburg, IL

1 Bed
$2,623
from $1,476 · 73 units
2 Bed
$2,245
from $1,625 · 64 units
3 Bed
$2,583
from $2,019 · 12 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Schaumburg, IL

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
The Grove at Schaumburg Apartments $1,476/mo $1,690/mo 6 4.2
Orion Elk Grove $1,488/mo $1,679/mo 10 3.5
The Preserve at Woodfield $1,505/mo $1,887/mo 23 3.6
21 Kristin Apartments $1,569/mo $1,908/mo 23 3.6
Willow Crossing $1,656/mo $1,796/mo 21 4
The Lakes of Schaumburg Apartment Homes $1,680/mo $1,955/mo 17 3.4
Village Green of Schaumburg $2,126/mo $2,367/mo 7 4.1

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Schaumburg, IL

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What is the average rent in Schaumburg, IL?
The average listed apartment rent in Schaumburg, IL is $2,458 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 149 priced apartments in 10 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What rent range can I find in Schaumburg, IL?
The apartment listings we track in Schaumburg, IL range from $1,476 to $50,000 per month, as of November 8, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price.

Are rents going up or down in Schaumburg, IL?
The daily building-average rent fell by $50 (2.5%) over 31 days between observations in October 2026 and November 2026. This compares recorded asking rents. The current month's figures may still be incomplete, and the building mix can change.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Schaumburg, IL?
1-bedroom apartments average $2,623 per month across 73 priced listings in Schaumburg, IL. Listed rents range from $1,476 to $50,000 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Schaumburg, IL?
2-bedroom apartments average $2,245 per month across 64 priced listings in Schaumburg, IL. Listed rents range from $1,625 to $3,695 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Schaumburg, IL?
3-bedroom apartments average $2,583 per month across 12 priced listings in Schaumburg, IL. Listed rents range from $2,019 to $4,505 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Schaumburg, IL?
The 1-bedroom average is $2,623 per month across 73 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $2,245 across 64 listings, $378 (14.4%) lower. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Schaumburg, IL?
The Grove at Schaumburg Apartments has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $1,476 per month. We track 6 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 8, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability.

Which rent range has the most listings in Schaumburg, IL?
The $1,600 to $1,800 monthly range has the most matching listings: 46 units, or 30.9% of the priced apartments we track in Schaumburg, IL. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

How many apartment listings do you track in Schaumburg, IL?
We track 149 priced units at 10 apartment buildings, as of November 8, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

How much rent history is available for Schaumburg, IL?
We have recorded rent data on 145 days from May 2026 through November 2026 for apartment listings in Schaumburg, IL. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far.

Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Schaumburg, IL?
The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures.

Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers?
Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history.

Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?
We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?
A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

Does this page represent every rental in the market?
These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

How fresh are the Schaumburg, IL rent figures?
We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 8, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Schaumburg, IL?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$98,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,458/mo.

Comfortable income

$118,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,476/mo), you need to earn at least $59,000/year.

Median household income in Schaumburg, IL is $94,690 , about 20% below the comfortable-living threshold.

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Cost of living in Schaumburg, IL

Overall prices in Schaumburg, IL runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Schaumburg, IL's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $2,458
Utilities $477
Groceries $563
Transportation $1,138
Healthcare $555
Other goods and services $888
Estimated total $6,079/mo

Population

76,780

Median household income

$94,690

Census median rent

$1,774/mo

Census rent burden

25.9%

Median age

39.7

Mean commute

28 min

Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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