Skokie vs Niles: rent compared
As of May 2026, the average rent in Skokie is $2,179/month, $334 (13%) less than Niles at $2,513.
+$66 (+3.1%) yr/yr
n/a (n/a) yr/yr
Five years of rent, side by side
Recent months
| Month | Skokie | Niles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $2,179 | $2,513 | −$334 |
| April 2026 | $2,149 | $2,597 | −$448 |
| March 2026 | $2,155 | $2,564 | −$409 |
| February 2026 | $2,141 | $2,561 | −$420 |
| January 2026 | $2,140 | $2,496 | −$356 |
| December 2025 | $2,144 | $2,633 | −$489 |
"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 $334/month, or about $4,008/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 — $2,179 vs $2,570/mo
- Skokie vs Morton Grove — $2,179 vs $2,680/mo
- Skokie vs Lincolnwood — $2,179 vs $2,567/mo
- Skokie vs Park Ridge — $2,179 vs $2,655/mo
- Skokie vs Des Plaines — $2,179 vs $2,068/mo
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