Skokie vs Niles: rent compared
As of July 2026, the average rent in Skokie is $2,132/month, $197 (8%) less than Niles at $2,329.
+$109 (+5.4%) yr/yr
+$440 (+23.3%) yr/yr
Five years of rent, side by side
Recent months
| Month | Skokie | Niles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $2,132 | $2,329 | −$197 |
| June 2026 | $2,092 | $2,302 | −$210 |
| May 2026 | $2,051 | $2,259 | −$208 |
| April 2026 | $2,023 | $2,335 | −$312 |
| March 2026 | $2,029 | $2,308 | −$279 |
| January 2026 | $2,010 | $1,953 | +$57 |
"Difference" is the Skokie average minus the Niles average each month. Both series are Zillow ZORI on the same smoothed, market-rate basis, so they are directly comparable — typical observed rents across all home types, not asking prices or active listings.
What this means for renters
Skokie is the cheaper of the two by roughly $197/month, or about $2,364/year versus Niles. Remember these are typical rents across all home types — a specific 1- or 2-bedroom can land either side of the average.
Compare Skokie with other nearby cities
- Skokie vs Evanston — $2,132 vs $2,552/mo
- Skokie vs Morton Grove — $2,132 vs $2,497/mo
- Skokie vs Lincolnwood — $2,132 vs $2,668/mo
- Skokie vs Park Ridge — $2,132 vs $2,613/mo
- Skokie vs Des Plaines — $2,132 vs $2,108/mo
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