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Schaumburg, IL

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Northwestern Chicago suburb with small-town community and big-city convenience

Suburban Scenic Family-Friendly Peaceful Commuter Convenient

Situated about 30 miles northwest of Chicago’s Loop, Schaumburg is a scenic suburb with a small-town atmosphere and countless family-friendly amenities. Schaumburg’s many lush, tree-dense neighborhoods contain an array of apartments, condos, townhomes, and houses available for rent, in an overall peaceful environment.

Schaumburg fosters a strong sense of community through a bevy of year-round events, including the highly anticipated Prairie Arts Festival, held every Memorial Day Weekend, and Septemberfest, which is orchestrated each Labor Day Weekend. Schaumburg offers cultural delights at the Prairie Center for the Arts, the Trickster Art Gallery, and Spring Valley Nature Center and Heritage Farm. Schaumburg also provides endless shopping potential at the Town Square and Woodfield Mall. Families especially enjoy Schaumburg’s Legoland Discovery Center and fun-filled minor league baseball games at Boomers Stadium.

Home to an award-winning bicycle community, Schaumburg is the first community in Illinois to be recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as a Bicycle Friendly Community. Even for those who don’t bike, Schaumburg makes commuting and traveling easy with access to Metra, Pace bus services, and close proximity to Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Schaumburg, IL is $1,582 for a studio, $1,781 for one bedroom, $2,125 for two bedrooms, and $2,368 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Schaumburg has increased by 6.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,781/month
740 Sq Ft
House
$2,814/month
1,410 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,220/month
839 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,467/month
1,237 Sq Ft
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Transportation

52

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

69

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Thomas Dooley Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

446 Students

10
out of 10

Hoover Math And Science Academy

Public

Grades K-6

674 Students

9
out of 10

Michael Collins Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

734 Students

8
out of 10

Everett Dirksen Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

529 Students

8
out of 10

Enders-Salk Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

475 Students

8
out of 10

Robert Frost Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

677 Students

8
out of 10

Jane Addams Junior High School

Public

Grades 4-8

763 Students

7
out of 10

Helen Keller Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

560 Students

7
out of 10

Schaumburg High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,340 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Northern Illinois Raptor Center
  • Spring Valley and Vera Meineke Nature Center
  • Ned Brown / Busse Woods Preserve
  • Meacham Grove Forest Preserve
  • Busse Lake / Busse Woods South

Airports

  • Chicago O'Hare International
  • Chicago Midway International

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