Elmhurst renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in the purple and dark green areas.
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On average, the cost of rent in Elmhurst is about $1,790 per month. This puts it in the 87th percentile compared to the state average cost of rent, which is $1,589. Households in Elmhurst have a median income of $4,554 per month so the average renter in Elmhurst is spending roughly 39% of their earnings on housing.
Nationally, and in Elmhurst, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Elmhurst is $722,156 right now, which is lower than cities nearby, meaning that rents in Elmhurst also tend to be lower versus these nearby cities.
Higher rent prices are common in the central parts of Elmhurst while lower rent rates are often available in northern areas.
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