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Glenview

Pop. 47,752·14th most expensive in Illinois·Glenview rents are up 5.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,520/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.9%
Month-over-Month
-2.9%
vs US Median
+$555
Falling (Monthly)
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Glenview · $2,520
More expensive than 80% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
50/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Glenview's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$2,520/mo
Expected by trend
$2,518/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,720
1 BR
$1,840
2 BR
$2,080
3 BR
$2,670
4 BR+
$3,140
Research median
$2,080/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
$30,240/yr
At $2,520/mo median
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.9% YoY, -2.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Glenview, IL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 68.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
47,752
Median income
$143,056
Median age
46.5
Renters
21.1%
Age distribution
24.1%
26.6%
12.7%
25.5%
Under 1824.1%
18–3411.1%
35–5426.6%
55–6412.7%
65+25.5%
Gender
46.5%
53.5%
Male46.5%
Female53.5%
Race & ethnicity
70.4%
16.3%
White70.4%
Black1.6%
Hispanic8.2%
Asian16.3%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
17.9%
68.3%
No HS diploma2.9%
HS diploma11%
Some college17.9%
Bachelor's+68.3%
Housing tenure
78.9%
21.1%
Owner78.9%
Renter21.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Glenview, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,845 → $2,520
up 36.6%
Income
$123,771 → $143,056
up 15.6%
Population
48,150 → 47,752
down 0.8%
Renter share
20.9% → 21.1%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
68.5% → 68.3%
-0.2 pts
Median age
46 → 46.5
+0.5 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Glenview, IL has climbed by $675 per month, settling near $2,520 after starting the period at $1,845. Median household income grew from $123,771 to $143,056 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.6% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 21.0 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 Glenview, 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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At $2,520/mo, how Glenview rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Glenview rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Glenview, IL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Glenview is $2,520/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,720/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,080/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,840/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,670/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($143,056/yr), Glenview ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Glenview an affordable city for renters?

Glenview is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,520/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($143,056/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Glenview falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Glenview?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $101,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,520/mo in Glenview. The local median household income is $143,056/yr, meaning the typical Glenview household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Glenview?

Rent in Glenview has increased 5.9% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Glenview rent compare to other cities in Illinois?

Glenview is one of the pricier cities in Illinois for rent, ranking #14 out of 142 tracked cities at $2,520/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Glenview?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Glenview ($2,520/mo): Niles ($2,160/mo), Skokie ($2,250/mo), Morton Grove ($2,483/mo).

What percentage of Glenview residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.1% of Glenview households are renters, while 78.9% are owner-occupied. Glenview leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Glenview rent compare to the national average?

Glenview's median rent of $2,520/mo is $555 (28%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Illinois, it ranks #14 out of 142 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,520/mo, rent takes ~21% of Glenview's median household income ($143,056/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Glenview 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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