Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Montgomery, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Montgomery

$2,371/mo

increased by39%

vs previous year

The average rent in Montgomery is $2,371 per month as of July 2026. This is 23% above the national average rent, or $441 more per month.

$1.82

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Montgomery

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Montgomery rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 17% over the last month and have increased by 39% 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 $1,516, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Montgomery run $1,325 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,516

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,475

2%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,972

2%

63%

3 bedroom

$2,497

2%

13%

4 bedroom

$3,400

No Change

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,516

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,972

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

63%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,497

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last year

4%

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$2,371
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,033
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Montgomery, IL is 17% higher than the median rent in Batavia, IL.

Discover rentals in Montgomery, IL

Boulder Hill - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Boulder Hill

Boulder Hill Pass, Montgomery, IL 60538

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Apartment for rent

Haoyue Investments LLC - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

8.4

Very good

Haoyue Investments LLC

2260 Jericho Rd, Montgomery, IL 60538

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Apartment for rent

724 Oakton Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Montgomery

TOWNHOME - Montgomery, IL

724 Oakton Rd, Montgomery, IL 60538

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,850

House for rent

2252 Gallant Fox Cir #2252 - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

Townhouse for rent in Montgomery

SINGLE_FAMILY - Montgomery, IL

2252 Gallant Fox Cir #2252, Montgomery, IL 60538

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,400

House for rent

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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 $2,371 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Montgomery?

Average rent prices in Montgomery have increased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 39% since last year.

How does Montgomery rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Montgomery is 23% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $441 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 $95,000/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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