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Last updated on August 16, 2026
Average rent in
Hometown, Hometown, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 16, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Hometown
$1,495/mo
19%vs previous year
The average rent in Hometown is $1,495 per month as of August 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $430 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hometown
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Hometown rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Hometown, Hometown, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Hometown, Hometown, IL
Average rent prices in Hometown have decreased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 19% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Hometown, Hometown, IL
Rent prices in Hometown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hometown is $1,465, whereas a house costs $2,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Hometown run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,700 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,400 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,650 |  1% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $2,650 | 6% | 37% | |
4 bedroom | $2,900 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Forest View | $1,450 | |
Franklin Park | $1,998 | |
Hegewisch | $1,800 | |
Montclare | $2,500 | |
River Forest | $1,900 | |
Riverdale | $1,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,465 | 34% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | - | - | |
Houses | $2,850 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,700
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
37%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Hegewisch
Average rent
$1,800
Montclare
Average rent
$2,500
Riverdale
Average rent
$1,500
Forest View
Average rent
$1,450
Franklin Park
Average rent
$1,998
River Forest
Average rent
$1,900
Apartments
Average rent
$1,465
Last 30 days
34%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Houses
Average rent
$2,850
The table above reflects average rent prices in Hometown, Hometown, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Hometown, Hometown, IL compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Hometown and Hegewisch by all bedroom counts and property types.
Hometown
22%lower than the national median
6%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hometown, Hometown, IL is 17% lower than the median rent in Hegewisch, Chicago, IL.
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Frequently asked questions for Hometown, Hometown, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Hometown rental market.
How much is rent in Hometown?
The average rent in Hometown is $1,495 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hometown?
Average rent prices in Hometown have decreased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 19% since last year.
How does Hometown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hometown is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $430 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Hometown?
To comfortably afford rent in Hometown, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).