Rent by ZIP · Lake County
Rent in Lake Forest, IL 60045
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,960 (+10.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,857 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,470 | $2,220 | +11.3% | $2,223–2,717 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $2,620 | $2,370 | +10.5% | $2,358–2,882 | $1,639 ±$188 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,960 | $2,670 | +10.9% | $2,664–3,256 | $1,685 ±$337 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,810 | $3,440 | +10.8% | $3,429–4,191 | $3,410 ±$701 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,350 | $3,980 | +9.3% | $3,915–4,785 | $3,500+ |
Small Area FMRs for the Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $2,011.
What renters pay in 60045
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60044 | Lake Bluff | $2,280 | $1,653 |
| 60046 | Lake Villa | $2,290 | $1,697 |
| 60043 | Kenilworth | $2,880 | – |
| 60047 | Lake Zurich | $2,640 | $2,258 |
| 60042 | Island Lake | $2,540 | $1,497 |
| 60048 | Libertyville | $2,220 | $1,708 |
Fair Market Rents across Lake County, IL · All IL counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.