County
Average Rent in Cook County
Cook is a county in Illinois. It ranks #8 out of 77 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 112 cities and 164 zip codes with places to rent.The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Cook County is $2,009 which represents a decrease of -1.3% over the same period.
The most expensive city in Cook County to rent places is Palos Heights, IL with an average rent of $4,950. The least expensive city in Cook County to rent places is South Chicago Heights, IL with an average rent of $1,007.
The most expensive zip code in Cook County to rent places is 60463 with an average rent of $4,950. The least expensive zip code in Cook County to rent places is 60426 with an average rent of $1,212.
Rental Price Comparison
The average rent for places in county Cook currently stands at $2,009.
In comparison, places in the largest city, specifically Chicago, is more expensive, with an average rent of $2,032. This represents a difference of +1% when compared to Cook.
Meanwhile, in the average state of Illinois, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,809, 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 $1,847. This constitutes a less expensive by -8% when compared to the rent in Cook.
$2,009
Cook
VS$2,032
+1%
Chicago, city
$1,809
-10%
IL, state
$1,847
-8%
USA, us
Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated April 26 2026
Cities in Cook County
Top 10 by Average Rent for places
Palos Heights, IL$4,950
Hinsdale, IL$4,128
Olympia Fields, IL$3,883
Lincolnwood, IL$3,633
Wilmette, IL$3,196
Country Club Hills, IL$3,103
Burr Ridge, IL$2,995
Deerfield, IL$2,911
South Holland, IL$2,802
Barrington, IL$2,721
Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places
Cicero, IL$1,357
Berwyn, IL$1,331
Steger, IL$1,327
Northlake, IL$1,291
Riverdale, IL$1,290
Stickney, IL$1,225
Harvey, IL$1,212
Norridge, IL$1,150
Calumet Park, IL$1,145
