County
Average Rent in Cook County
Cook is a county in Illinois. It ranks #4 out of 78 for places to rent. Cook County is in 11 congressional districts and
the metropolitan area of
Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL-IN-WI MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Cook County includes 115 cities and 165 zip codes with places to rent.The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Cook County is $2,104 which represents an increase of 4.72% over the same period.
The most expensive city in Cook County to rent places is Palos Heights, IL with an average rent of $8,500. The least expensive city in Cook County to rent places is Calumet Park, IL with an average rent of $962.
The most expensive zip code in Cook County to rent places is 60463 with an average rent of $8,500. The least expensive zip code in Cook County to rent places is 60426 with an average rent of $1,146.
Rental Price Comparison
The average rent for places in county Cook currently stands at $2,104.
In comparison, places in the largest city, specifically Chicago, is more expensive, with an average rent of $2,142. This represents a difference of +2% when compared to Cook.
Meanwhile, in the average state of Illinois, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,896, showing a less expensive of -10% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,878. This constitutes a less expensive by -11% when compared to the rent in Cook.
$2,104
Cook
VS$2,142
+2%
Chicago, city
$1,896
-10%
IL, state
$1,878
-11%
USA, us
Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated July 19 2026
Cities in Cook County
Top 10 by Average Rent for places
Palos Heights, IL$8,500
Hinsdale, IL$4,590
Western Springs, IL$4,150
Wilmette, IL$3,529
Olympia Fields, IL$3,427
Lincolnwood, IL$3,240
Palos Park, IL$3,199
South Holland, IL$3,113
Country Club Hills, IL$3,047
Burr Ridge, IL$2,951
Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places
Maywood, IL$1,380
Blue Island, IL$1,373
Bridgeview, IL$1,345
Phoenix, IL$1,300
Steger, IL$1,299
Riverdale, IL$1,279
Cicero, IL$1,209
Harvey, IL$1,123
Calumet Park, IL$962
