Rent in Elmhurst, IL
A 2-bedroom in Elmhurst, IL (ZIP 60126) typically rents for about $2,302 a month, with a range of $1,934–$2,670. Owner-occupied homes in DuPage County pay about 2.05% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,921 | $1,612–$2,230 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,949 | $1,538–$2,360 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $2,302 | $1,934–$2,670 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $2,932 | $2,434–$3,430 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $3,406 | $2,891–$3,920 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026) and Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024).
Elmhurst ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Elmhurst, IL?
- About $2,302 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,934–$2,670. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Elmhurst, IL?
- About $1,949 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,538–$2,360. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Elmhurst, IL?
- About $2,932 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,434–$3,430. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Elmhurst, IL?
- About $1,921 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,612–$2,230. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Elmhurst, IL?
- About $3,406 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,891–$3,920. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Elmhurst, IL?
- Owner-occupied homes in DuPage County pay a typical 2.05% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Elmhurst rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026) and Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024).