Last updated on August 16, 2026

Average rent in
Lemont, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Lemont

$2,450/mo

increased by26%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lemont is $2,450 per month as of August 2026. This is 27% above the national average rent, or $525 more per month.

$2.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lemont

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lemont rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Lemont, IL

Average rent prices in Lemont have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 26% 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 Lemont, IL

Rent prices in Lemont vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lemont is $1,815, whereas a house costs $2,992. 1-bedroom apartments in Lemont run $1,407 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,975.

Listings

Studio

$1,299

3%

14%

1 bedroom

$1,625

9%

27%

2 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

10%

3 bedroom

$2,925

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,985

16%

52%

Studio

Average rent

$1,299

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

27%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,925

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,985

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

52%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lemont, 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 Lemont, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Lemont and Glen Ellyn by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lemont

Median rent price$2,450
increased by27%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lemont, IL is 7% higher than the median rent in Glen Ellyn, IL.

Discover rentals in Lemont, IL

226 Lemont St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lemont

SINGLE_FAMILY - Lemont, IL

226 Lemont St #2, Lemont, IL 60439

2 beds

1 bath

$1,975

Apartment for rent

20 E Eureka Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lemont

House for rent

712 Chestnut St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lemont

Beautiful House in Lemont 3Bdr and 2.5 Bath

712 Chestnut St, Lemont, IL 60439

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,200

House for rent

Available Aug 15

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Frequently asked questions for Lemont, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Lemont rental market.

How much is rent in Lemont?

The average rent in Lemont is $2,450 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lemont?

Average rent prices in Lemont have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 26% since last year.

How does Lemont rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lemont is 27% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $525 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lemont?

To comfortably afford rent in Lemont, you'd need to earn approximately $98,000/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).

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