How many apartments are available in Glen Ellyn, IL on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 676 apartments available in Glen Ellyn.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Glen Ellyn, IL?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Glen Ellyn is around $2,100 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Glen Ellyn, IL?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Glen Ellyn is around $1,990 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Glen Ellyn, IL?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Glen Ellyn is around $3,350 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Glen Ellyn, IL?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Glen Ellyn, the average rent price is $3,350 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,640 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Glen Ellyn, IL?

Based on average rent prices in Glen Ellyn, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $84,000 to live comfortably.

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Glen Ellyn:
May Rent Report

Welcome to the May 2026 Glen Ellyn Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 2026 key findings and figures for the Glen Ellyn rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Glen Ellyn and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Glen Ellyn average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Glen Ellyn Rent Prices Decrease From April to May

Glen Ellyn rent prices decreased over the last month. From April to May, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Glen Ellyn one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from April to May, Glen Ellyn experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Glen Ellyn two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

May Prices: Glen Ellyn vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Glen Ellyn and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Glen Ellyn over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Glen Ellyn suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

Rents did not increase in any of the Glen Ellyn suburbs
Rents did not decrease in any of the Glen Ellyn suburbs.

May 2026 Pricing Trends: Glen Ellyn vs. National Comparisons

Glen Ellyn Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Glen Ellyn over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Glen Ellyn average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Glen Ellyn one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Glen Ellyn and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Glen Ellyn and suburbs

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Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.