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Bloomingdale

Pop. 22,457·14th most expensive in Illinois·Rental market data updated monthly for Bloomingdale, IL
Median rent (all units)
$2,481/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.3%
vs US Median
+$519
Falling (Monthly)
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Bloomingdale · $2,481
More expensive than 79% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
29% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,481/mo, rent takes about 29% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$99,000/yr
Local median income
$102,928/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Bloomingdale's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,660
1 BR
$1,780
2 BR
$2,010
3 BR
$2,580
4 BR+
$3,030
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,010/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,481 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$29,772/yr
At $2,481/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bloomingdale, IL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,457
Median income
$102,928
Median age
43.2
Renters
25.4%
Age distribution
20.1%
16%
26.9%
12.6%
24.5%
Under 1820.1%
18–3416%
35–5426.9%
55–6412.6%
65+24.5%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
71%
12.8%
14.5%
White71%
Black3.1%
Hispanic12.8%
Asian14.5%
Education (25+)
22.3%
25.4%
45%
No HS diploma7.4%
HS diploma22.3%
Some college25.4%
Bachelor's+45%
Housing tenure
74.6%
25.4%
Owner74.6%
Renter25.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Bloomingdale, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$87,324 → $102,928
up 17.9%
Population
22,436 → 22,457
up 0.1%
Renter share
27.4% → 25.4%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
41.1% → 45%
+3.9 pts
Median age
42.1 → 43.2
+1.1 yrs

Median household income rose from $87,324 to $102,928 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.9% shift. Renters now make up 25.4% of households, compared with 27.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 45% of adults here, versus 41.1% in 2021.

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By apartment size

Bloomingdale rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Bloomingdale. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Bloomingdale, IL

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Bloomingdale is $2,481/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,660/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,010/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,780/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,580/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($102,928/yr), Bloomingdale ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bloomingdale an affordable city for renters?

Bloomingdale is considered affordable for renters. At $2,481/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($102,928/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bloomingdale falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Bloomingdale?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $99,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,481/mo in Bloomingdale. The local median household income is $102,928/yr, meaning the typical Bloomingdale household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bloomingdale?

Rent in Bloomingdale has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Bloomingdale rent compare to other cities in Illinois?

Bloomingdale is one of the pricier cities in Illinois for rent, ranking #14 out of 142 tracked cities at $2,481/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Bloomingdale?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Bloomingdale ($2,481/mo): Carol Stream ($1,834/mo), Glendale Heights ($1,948/mo), Addison ($1,951/mo).

What percentage of Bloomingdale residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.4% of Bloomingdale households are renters, while 74.6% are owner-occupied. Bloomingdale leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Bloomingdale rent compare to the national average?

Bloomingdale's median rent of $2,481/mo is $519 (26%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Illinois, it ranks #14 out of 142 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,481/mo, rent takes ~29% of Bloomingdale's median household income ($102,928/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Bloomingdale 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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