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Illinois Rental Market
Current rents by bedroom · top metro breakdowns · YoY trend
Mar 29, 2026
1 Bedroom
$1,013
2 Bedrooms
$1,275
3 Bedrooms
$1,550
YoY Trend
+9.5%
Days on Market
54d
Chicago SW
60629
1BR$1,225
2BR$1,550
3BR$1,750
YoY
+10.7%
DOM
81.36d
Listings
155
Springfield
62704
1BR$800
2BR$1,000
3BR$1,350
YoY
+8.3%
DOM
27.18d
Listings
91
Illinois Eviction Process
Complete timeline for removing a non-paying or violating tenant in Illinois
ESTIMATED TOTAL TIMELINE
Average total: 60 days from notice to possession. US average is ~50 days.
Security Deposit Rules
Illinois security deposit laws, limits, and return requirements
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Maximum Deposit
None (Chicago varies)
Per current statutes
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Return Deadline
14–45 days
After tenant vacates
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Itemization Required
Yes
Written itemization of deductions
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Interest Required
No
Required in some high-reg states
Rights & Responsibilities
What both parties are entitled to under Illinois law
✅ Landlord Rights
→No statewide rent control
→Can recover attorney fees
⚖️ Tenant Rights
→Chicago RLTO protections
→Repair & deduct
→Retaliatory eviction defense
Required Disclosures
Items you must disclose to tenants in Illinois before or at lease signing
📄 Lead paint
📄 Carbon monoxide
📄 Bed bugs (Chicago)
Rent Control Status
Illinois rent increase and rent control laws
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No Rent Control in Illinois
Illinois has no statewide rent control law. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice (typically 30 days for month-to-month, or at lease end for fixed terms).
Illinois Landlord FAQs
Common questions answered — also powers Google rich results
How long does eviction take in Illinois?+
The average eviction timeline in Illinois is 60 days from notice to possession. The pay-or-quit notice period is 5 days. Filing fee is $240–$350.
What is the security deposit limit in Illinois?+
In Illinois, the security deposit maximum is None (Chicago varies). Landlords must return the deposit with an itemized statement of deductions.
Does Illinois have rent control?+
No. Illinois has no statewide rent control. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice — typically 30 days for month-to-month tenancies.
How much entry notice is required in Illinois?+
Landlords in Illinois must provide at least 24 hours written notice before entering a rental unit.
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