How much does it cost to rent in Bolingbrook, IL?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Bolingbrook, IL is $2,693. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Bolingbrook cheaper than other Illinois cities?

Bolingbrook is one of the pricier cities in Illinois, ranking #8 out of 142 cities tracked at $2,693/mo.

When was Bolingbrook rent data last updated?

Bolingbrook rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · IL

Bolingbrook

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Pop. 74,096·8th most expensive in Illinois·Bolingbrook rents are up 19.7% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$2,693/mo

Year-over-Year

+19.7%

Month-over-Month

+3.9%

vs US Median

+$728

Rising (Monthly)

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Bolingbrook · $2,693

More expensive than 84% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

39/100

Overpriced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 6% above what Bolingbrook's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent

$2,693/mo

Expected by trend

$2,548/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Bolingbrook's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,925

1 BR

$2,060

2 BR

$2,325

3 BR

$2,985

4 BR+

$3,505

Research median

$2,325/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$32,316/yr

At $2,693/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 19.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+19.7% YoY, +3.9% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Bolingbrook, IL is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 39.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

74,096

Median income

$108,400

Median age

37.2

Renters

20.9%

Age distribution

24.1%

23.2%

27.5%

12.5%

12.7%

Under 1824.1%

18–3423.2%

35–5427.5%

55–6412.5%

65+12.7%

Gender

49.3%

50.7%

Male49.3%

Female50.7%

Race & ethnicity

39.1%

18%

28.9%

14.3%

White39.1%

Black18%

Hispanic28.9%

Asian14.3%

Education (25+)

22.6%

27.7%

39.6%

No HS diploma10%

HS diploma22.6%

Some college27.7%

Bachelor's+39.6%

Housing tenure

79.1%

20.9%

Owner79.1%

Renter20.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Bolingbrook, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,707 → $2,693

up 57.8%

Income

$97,371 → $108,400

up 11.3%

Population

73,807 → 74,096

up 0.4%

Renter share

20.5% → 20.9%

+0.4 pts

Bachelor's+

38.3% → 39.6%

+1.3 pts

Rent in Bolingbrook, IL has increased 57.8% since 2021, going from about $1,707 per month to roughly $2,693 today. Median household income grew from $97,371 to $108,400 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.3% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 46.5 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in Bolingbrook, IL reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Bolingbrook on your salary?

At $2,693/mo, how Bolingbrook rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $96,370/yr · Rent = 33.5% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $68,422/yr · Rent = 47.2% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $78,815/yr · Rent = 41% income

rent-burdened

Software Developer

Avg $140,872/yr · Rent = 22.9% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $179,999/yr · Rent = 18% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $64,066/yr · Rent = 50.4% income

severely rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $57,844/yr · Rent = 55.9% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $71,298/yr · Rent = 45.3% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

Bolingbrook rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Bolingbrook, IL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Bolingbrook is $2,693/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,925/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,325/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,060/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,985/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($108,400/yr), Bolingbrook ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 19.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bolingbrook an affordable city for renters?

Bolingbrook is considered moderate for renters. At $2,693/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($108,400/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bolingbrook slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Bolingbrook?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $108,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,693/mo in Bolingbrook. The local median household income is $108,400/yr, meaning the typical Bolingbrook household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bolingbrook?

Rent in Bolingbrook has increased 19.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Bolingbrook neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Bolingbrook are 60440 ($2,578/mo), and 60490 ($3,344/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Bolingbrook is $2,693/mo.

How does Bolingbrook rent compare to other cities in Illinois?

Bolingbrook is one of the pricier cities in Illinois for rent, ranking #8 out of 142 tracked cities at $2,693/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Bolingbrook?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Bolingbrook ($2,693/mo): Woodridge ($1,718/mo), Lisle ($1,939/mo), Lockport ($2,029/mo).

What percentage of Bolingbrook residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.9% of Bolingbrook households are renters, while 79.1% are owner-occupied. Bolingbrook leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Bolingbrook rent compare to the national average?

Bolingbrook's median rent of $2,693/mo is $728 (37%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Illinois, it ranks #8 out of 142 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

30%

MODERATE

At $2,693/mo, rent takes ~30% of Bolingbrook's median household income ($108,400/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.95%

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