Skokie vs Niles: rent compared
As of September 2026, the average rent in Skokie is $2,371/month, about the same as Niles at $2,383.
+$117 (+5.2%) yr/yr
+$419 (+21.3%) yr/yr
Five years of rent, side by side
Recent months
| Month | Skokie | Niles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $2,371 | $2,383 | −$12 |
| August 2026 | $2,377 | $2,320 | +$57 |
| July 2026 | $2,381 | $2,412 | −$31 |
| June 2026 | $2,334 | $2,385 | −$51 |
| May 2026 | $2,289 | $2,343 | −$54 |
| April 2026 | $2,256 | $2,423 | −$167 |
"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 and Niles are priced about the same right now, so the choice between them comes down to commute, neighborhood, and what's actually available — not headline rent. 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 — $2,371 vs $2,438/mo
- Skokie vs Morton Grove — $2,371 vs $2,532/mo
- Skokie vs Lincolnwood — $2,371 vs $2,561/mo
- Skokie vs Park Ridge — $2,371 vs $2,433/mo
- Skokie vs Des Plaines — $2,371 vs $2,079/mo
See the full Skokie-area ranking, the Skokie ZIP-code breakdown, or how we compute these figures.
First published · Page last updated · rent index data through September 2026.
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