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Roselle

Pop. 22,752·18th most expensive in Illinois·Rental market data updated monthly for Roselle, IL
Median rent (all units)
$2,437/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
+$475
Stable (Monthly)
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Roselle · $2,437
More expensive than 77% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,437/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$97,000/yr
Local median income
$111,318/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Roselle's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,700
1 BR
$1,820
2 BR
$2,050
3 BR
$2,630
4 BR+
$3,090
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,050/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,437 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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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$29,244/yr
At $2,437/mo median
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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 (+0.0% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Roselle, IL is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 40.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,752
Median income
$111,318
Median age
42.2
Renters
21.6%
Age distribution
20.3%
19%
30.5%
12.9%
17.3%
Under 1820.3%
18–3419%
35–5430.5%
55–6412.9%
65+17.3%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
77.4%
White77.4%
Black1.1%
Hispanic10.2%
Asian9.3%
Other2%
Education (25+)
25.3%
26.6%
40.9%
No HS diploma7.3%
HS diploma25.3%
Some college26.6%
Bachelor's+40.9%
Housing tenure
78.4%
21.6%
Owner78.4%
Renter21.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Roselle, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$94,589 → $111,318
up 17.7%
Population
23,000 → 22,752
down 1.1%
Renter share
23.2% → 21.6%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
40.2% → 40.9%
+0.7 pts
Median age
41.5 → 42.2
+0.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Roselle, IL now reports about $111,318, up from $94,589 in 2021. The population has contracted by 1.1% since 2021, moving from about 23,000 residents to roughly 22,752. Renters now make up 21.6% of households, compared with 23.2% five years ago.

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Roselle rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Roselle is $2,437/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,700/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,050/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,820/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,630/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($111,318/yr), Roselle ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Roselle an affordable city for renters?

Roselle is considered affordable for renters. At $2,437/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($111,318/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Roselle falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Roselle?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $97,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,437/mo in Roselle. The local median household income is $111,318/yr, meaning the typical Roselle household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Roselle?

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

How does Roselle rent compare to other cities in Illinois?

Roselle is one of the pricier cities in Illinois for rent, ranking #18 out of 142 tracked cities at $2,437/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Roselle?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Roselle ($2,437/mo): Carol Stream ($1,834/mo), Glendale Heights ($1,948/mo), Schaumburg ($2,119/mo).

What percentage of Roselle residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.6% of Roselle households are renters, while 78.4% are owner-occupied. Roselle leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Roselle rent compare to the national average?

Roselle's median rent of $2,437/mo is $475 (24%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Illinois, it ranks #18 out of 142 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,437/mo, rent takes ~26% of Roselle's median household income ($111,318/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Roselle 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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