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Glen Ellyn

Pop. 28,390·45th most expensive in Illinois·Rental market data updated monthly for Glen Ellyn, IL
Median rent (all units)
$2,173/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-12.4%
vs US Median
+$211
Falling (Monthly)
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Glen Ellyn · $2,173
More expensive than 68% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
19% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,173/mo, rent takes about 19% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$87,000/yr
Local median income
$140,938/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Glen Ellyn's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,340
1 BR
$1,430
2 BR
$1,620
3 BR
$2,080
4 BR+
$2,440
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,620/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,173 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 →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$26,076/yr
At $2,173/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -12.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Glen Ellyn, IL is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 68.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,390
Median income
$140,938
Median age
39.8
Renters
21.7%
Age distribution
26.2%
16.2%
27.1%
18.8%
Under 1826.2%
18–3416.2%
35–5427.1%
55–6411.6%
65+18.8%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
77%
White77%
Black3%
Hispanic6.9%
Asian10.9%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
18%
68.2%
No HS diploma3.7%
HS diploma10.1%
Some college18%
Bachelor's+68.2%
Housing tenure
78.3%
21.7%
Owner78.3%
Renter21.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Glen Ellyn, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$124,754 → $140,938
up 13.0%
Population
28,506 → 28,390
down 0.4%
Renter share
21.9% → 21.7%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
68.4% → 68.2%
-0.2 pts
Median age
41.1 → 39.8
-1.3 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Glen Ellyn, IL now reports about $140,938, up from $124,754 in 2021.

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Glen Ellyn rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Glen Ellyn, IL

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Glen Ellyn is $2,173/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,340/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,620/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,430/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,080/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($140,938/yr), Glen Ellyn ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Glen Ellyn an affordable city for renters?

Glen Ellyn is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,173/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($140,938/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Glen Ellyn falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Glen Ellyn?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,173/mo in Glen Ellyn. The local median household income is $140,938/yr, meaning the typical Glen Ellyn household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Glen Ellyn?

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

How does Glen Ellyn rent compare to other cities in Illinois?

Glen Ellyn is one of the pricier cities in Illinois for rent, ranking #45 out of 142 tracked cities at $2,173/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Glen Ellyn?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Glen Ellyn ($2,173/mo): Glendale Heights ($1,948/mo), Lisle ($1,981/mo), Lombard ($2,088/mo).

What percentage of Glen Ellyn residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.7% of Glen Ellyn households are renters, while 78.3% are owner-occupied. Glen Ellyn leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Glen Ellyn rent compare to the national average?

Glen Ellyn's median rent of $2,173/mo is $211 (11%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Illinois, it ranks #45 out of 142 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,173/mo, rent takes ~19% of Glen Ellyn's median household income ($140,938/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Glen Ellyn 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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