What is the average apartment size in Schaumburg?

The average size for a Schaumburg, IL apartment is 851 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 Schaumburg?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Schaumburg is $1,920 per month, a 0.35% decrease from last years average of $1,927.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Schaumburg?

In Schaumburg, studios rent for $1,507 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,760 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,129 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,428 per month

What is the average apartment size in Schaumburg?

The typical apartment in Schaumburg offers about 851 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Schaumburg?

Studio apartments in Schaumburg average 493 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 731 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,013 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,193 sq. ft.

Schaumburg, IL Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Schaumburg ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 69% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Schaumburg?

In Schaumburg, 37% of households rent while 63% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 06, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Schaumburg is $1,920, a 0.35% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,927.

Studio Apartments at $1,507 offer the most budget-friendly option with 493 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 731 square feet for $1,760, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,129 offer 1,013 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,193 sq ft) for $2,428, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Schaumburg, IL

Last updated: April 06, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,920	851 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,507	493 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,760	731 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,129	1,013 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,428	1,193 sq. ft.

Schaumburg, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Schaumburg, IL have decreased by 0.35% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,927 to $1,920.

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

The largest share of rentals in Schaumburg, IL (69%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Schaumburg, IL?

11,729 or 37% of the households in Schaumburg, IL are renter-occupied while 19,926 or 63% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Schaumburg?

Blue Island $1,031/month

Calumet City $1,159/month

Oak Lawn $1,177/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,920/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Schaumburg?

Park Ridge $2,594/month

Barrington $2,836/month

Wilmette $5,315/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Schaumburg, IL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Wilmette	$5,315
Barrington	$2,836
Park Ridge	$2,594
Evanston	$2,577
Glenview	$2,481
Matteson	$2,477
Chicago	$2,455
Orland Park	$2,376
Northbrook	$2,285
Oak Park	$2,277
Skokie	$2,065
La Grange	$2,035
Wheeling	$2,002
Tinley Park	$1,955
Palatine	$1,900
Arlington Heights	$1,898
Des Plaines	$1,853
Hoffman Estates	$1,815
Mount Prospect	$1,796
Rolling Meadows	$1,746
Elk Grove Village	$1,694
Richton Park	$1,659
Park Forest	$1,524
La Grange Park	$1,510
Forest Park	$1,503
Alsip	$1,396
Chicago Ridge	$1,353
Oak Forest	$1,326
Lansing	$1,302
Worth	$1,295
Justice	$1,270
Chicago Heights	$1,267
Melrose Park	$1,246
Midlothian	$1,237
Riverdale	$1,200
Steger	$1,182
Oak Lawn	$1,177
Calumet City	$1,159
Blue Island	$1,031

Schaumburg | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Alsip is 26% lower than in Arlington Heights

$1,396

Alsip rent is 27% lower than Schaumburg average

Average Rent $1,396

$1,898

Arlington Heights rent is 1% lower than Schaumburg average

Average Rent $1,898

How Schaumburg Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Schaumburg	$1,920
Chicago	$2,455
Oak Park	$2,277
Evanston	$2,577
Naperville	$2,059
Skokie	$2,065
Aurora	$1,841
Champaign	$1,750
Dekalb	$1,151
Peoria	$1,307
Lombard	$2,037
Villa Park	$2,117
Oakbrook Terrace, IL	$2,306
Arlington Heights, IL	$1,898
Elgin, IL	$1,694
Glen Ellyn, IL	$1,891
Palatine, IL	$1,900
Rolling Meadows, IL	$1,746
Carol Stream, IL	$1,643
Des Plaines, IL	$1,853
Mount Prospect, IL	$1,796

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 Schaumburg 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.