Average Rent in Ogle County, IL↑ Rents rising 7.6% YoY

Ogle County, IL has rental prices ranging from $703/month to $1,412/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $765/month — 45% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $79,244/year, spending $765/month on a 1-bedroom represents 12% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Ogle County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,003/month, Ogle County ranks #15 most expensive of the 87 cities tracked in Illinois — pricier than 65% of all US cities in our data.

The Ogle County Rental Market

The Ogle County, IL area has a population of about 51,536 and 26% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs below the US average of ~34%, a more homeowner-heavy market where rental inventory can be limited.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Ogle County, IL have risen by $71/month (7.6%) over the past year, from $932 to $1,003. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Ogle County, IL without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $30,600. The local median household income of $79,244 exceeds that threshold by $48,644, making Ogle County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Ogle County, IL has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, 0.3 percentage points below the national average of 3.9%. Strong employment conditions typically sustain rental demand, as workers relocate to the area and local residents maintain stable housing.

Neighborhoods

Home values — and by extension rent levels — vary significantly across Ogle County's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are Hillcrest ($190,942 median home value). Renters on a tighter budget may find better value in less central neighborhoods or in adjacent metros with lower overall rent levels.

Is Ogle County, IL Affordable?

Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.

Rent or Buy in Ogle County?

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Living in Ogle County

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