Skokie vs Niles: rent compared
As of June 2026, the average rent in Skokie is $2,250/month, $90 (4%) more than Niles at $2,160.
+$88 (+4.1%) yr/yr
+$367 (+20.5%) yr/yr
Five years of rent, side by side
Recent months
| Month | Skokie | Niles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $2,250 | $2,160 | +$90 |
| May 2026 | $2,207 | $2,118 | +$89 |
| April 2026 | $2,176 | $2,187 | −$11 |
| March 2026 | $2,182 | $2,167 | +$15 |
| February 2026 | $2,162 | $2,165 | −$3 |
| January 2026 | $2,160 | $1,836 | +$324 |
"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
Niles is the cheaper of the two by roughly $90/month, or about $1,080/year. Whether that's worth a longer commute or a different neighborhood is the real trade-off. 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
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- Skokie vs Park Ridge — $2,250 vs $2,598/mo
- Skokie vs Des Plaines — $2,250 vs $2,031/mo
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