Most overheated rental markets in Illinois
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Data as of September 2026. RentDataNow's Rent Reality Score compares each city's current rent with its own 10-year trend. High-confidence trends only. 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
60 cities
| Rank | City | Score | Median rent | Vs. trend | 1-yr change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | OswegoIL | 63 | $2,447/mo | -6.4% | +1.4% |
| 52 | Carol StreamIL | 64 | $1,844/mo | -7.1% | +3.9% |
| 53 | Buffalo GroveIL | 65 | $2,403/mo | -7.4% | +0.2% |
| 54 | WheelingIL | 65 | $2,009/mo | -7.6% | +0.7% |
| 55 | Glendale HeightsIL | 65 | $1,920/mo | -7.6% | +4.5% |
| 56 | LockportIL | 66 | $2,213/mo | -7.9% | +1.2% |
| 57 | WestmontIL | 66 | $1,871/mo | -8.2% | +0.3% |
| 58 | WheatonIL | 67 | $2,375/mo | -8.5% | +0.3% |
| 59 | DanvilleIL | 67 | $883/mo | -8.6% | +1.9% |
| 60 | Mount ProspectIL | 69 | $1,835/mo | -9.3% | +1.6% |