What is the average apartment size in Barrington?

The average size for a Barrington, IL apartment is 1,233 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Barrington?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Barrington is $2,711 per month, a 3.25% decrease from last years average of $2,802.

What is the average apartment size in Barrington?

The typical apartment in Barrington offers about 1,233 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Barrington, IL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Barrington?

The typical rent budget in Barrington ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 42% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Barrington?

In Barrington, 21% of households rent while 79% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Barrington is $2,711, a 3.25% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,802.

One-bedroom apartments provide 837 square feet for $2,331, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,714 offer 1,319 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,818 sq ft) for $3,571, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Barrington, IL

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,711	1,233 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,331	837 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,714	1,319 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,571	1,818 sq. ft.

Barrington, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Barrington, IL have decreased by 3.25% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,802 to $2,711.

What's the typical rent budget in Barrington, IL?

The largest share of rentals in Barrington, IL (42%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Barrington, IL?

871 or 21% of the households in Barrington, IL are renter-occupied while 3,321 or 79% are owner-occupied.

How Barrington Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Barrington	$2,711
Chicago	$2,454
Oak Park	$2,266
Evanston	$2,598
Naperville	$2,093
Skokie	$2,149
Aurora	$1,876
Champaign	$1,685
Dekalb	$1,105
Peoria	$1,209
Lombard	$1,989
Schaumburg	$1,938
Vernon Hills, IL	$2,402
Arlington Heights, IL	$1,941
Crystal Lake, IL	$2,007
Elgin, IL	$1,670
Palatine, IL	$1,907
Rolling Meadows, IL	$1,750
Grayslake, IL	$1,497
Libertyville, IL	$2,412
McHenry, IL	$1,718

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Barrington apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.