Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Montgomery, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Montgomery

$1,964/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Montgomery is $1,964 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $64 more per month.

$1.61

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Montgomery

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Montgomery rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Montgomery, IL

Average rent prices in Montgomery have increased by 36% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Montgomery, IL

Rent prices in Montgomery vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Montgomery is $1,652, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Montgomery run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,945.

Listings

Studio

$1,665

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,600

No Change

17%

2 bedroom

$2,100

6%

23%

3 bedroom

$2,500

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,500

52%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$1,665

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

23%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

52%

Last year

19%

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

Compare median rent prices in Montgomery and Batavia by all bedroom counts and property types.

Montgomery

Median rent price$1,964
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,975
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Montgomery, IL is 1% lower than the median rent in Batavia, IL.

Discover rentals in Montgomery, IL

2182 Rebecca Cir - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

Townhouse for rent in Montgomery

Residential Lease, Montgomery, IL

2182 Rebecca Cir, Montgomery, IL 60538

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
730 Oakton Rd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Townhouse for rent in Montgomery

730 Oakton Rd, Montgomery, IL 60538

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1309 Manning Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Montgomery

Residential Lease, Montgomery, IL

1309 Manning Ave, Montgomery, IL 60538

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,395

Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2 Afton Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Montgomery

3 beds

2 baths

$2,450

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

Stay up to date with rental market insights

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

Frequently asked questions for Montgomery, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Montgomery rental market.

How much is rent in Montgomery?

The average rent in Montgomery is $1,964 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Montgomery?

Average rent prices in Montgomery have increased by 36% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Montgomery rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Montgomery is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $64 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Montgomery?

To comfortably afford rent in Montgomery, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/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).

Apartments for rent in Aurora