Most rent-burdened cities in Illinois
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Data as of September 2026. Twelve months of median rent as a share of Census median household income (5-year estimates). Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
Best value (RRS)Overheated (RRS)Most affordableMost expensiveRent fallingRent risingBest rent/incomeMost rent-burdenedRecord-high rentSeasonal swingsRent vs. income
115 cities
| Rank | City | Rent/income | Median rent | Income | Vs. a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | GurneeIL | 19.5% | $1,944/mo | $119,628 | ↓25 from #76 |
| 102 | WoodridgeIL | 19.5% | $1,638/mo | $101,000 | ↓31 from #71 |
| 103 | MolineIL | 19.3% | $1,090/mo | $67,701 | ↓29 from #74 |
| 104 | Fairview HeightsIL | 19.1% | $1,287/mo | $80,930 | -- |
| 105 | Rock IslandIL | 18.9% | $932/mo | $59,041 | ↓28 from #77 |
| 106 | Glen EllynIL | 18.7% | $2,195/mo | $140,938 | -- |
| 107 | CharlestonIL | 18.5% | $762/mo | $49,300 | -- |
| 108 | DeerfieldIL | 18.4% | $2,789/mo | $181,660 | ↓29 from #79 |
| 109 | La GrangeIL | 18.3% | $2,438/mo | $159,929 | ↓31 from #78 |
| 110 | PekinIL | 17.8% | $901/mo | $60,790 | -- |
| 111 | NapervilleIL | 17.3% | $2,236/mo | $155,105 | ↓30 from #81 |
| 112 | GenevaIL | 16.6% | $2,002/mo | $144,341 | ↓29 from #83 |
| 113 | LibertyvilleIL | 16.0% | $2,206/mo | $165,667 | ↓31 from #82 |
| 114 | East PeoriaIL | 14.8% | $885/mo | $71,833 | -- |
| 115 | WashingtonIL | 12.5% | $988/mo | $95,179 | -- |