Average Rent in Kendall County, IL↑ Rents rising 8.3% YoY🔺 Most expensive in IL

Kendall County, IL has rental prices ranging from $1,428/month to $2,730/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,438/month — 3% above the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $88,850/year, spending $1,438/month on a 1-bedroom represents 19% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Kendall County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,886/month, Kendall County ranks #1 most expensive of the 87 cities tracked in Illinois — pricier than 97% of all US cities in our data.

The Kendall County Rental Market

The Kendall County, IL area has a population of about 9,359,555 and 35% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Kendall County, IL have risen by $145/month (8.3%) over the past year, from $1,741 to $1,886. This rate of increase is significant and reflects strong rental demand and limited housing supply in the local market.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Kendall County, IL without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $57,520. The local median household income of $88,850 exceeds that threshold by $31,330, making Kendall County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Neighborhoods

Home values — and by extension rent levels — vary significantly across Kendall County's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are Kendall Point ($274,709 median home value), Boulder Hill ($301,453 median home value), Farmington Lake ($320,334 median home value). Rental prices typically follow home value patterns, with premium neighborhoods commanding higher rents than outer areas. Renters on a tighter budget may find better value in less central neighborhoods or in adjacent metros with lower overall rent levels.

Is Kendall County, IL Affordable?

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