Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Montgomery, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Montgomery

$1,800/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Montgomery is $1,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.

$1.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Montgomery

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Montgomery rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Montgomery, IL

Average rent prices in Montgomery have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,520, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Montgomery run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,120

4%

-

1 bedroom

$1,415

3%

232%

2 bedroom

$2,090

5%

153%

3 bedroom

$2,475

3%

6%

4 bedroom

$3,325

52%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,120

Last 30 days

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,415

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

232%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,090

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

153%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,475

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,325

Last 30 days

52%

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$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Montgomery, IL is 3% higher than the median rent in Batavia, IL.

Discover rentals in Montgomery, IL

453 1/2 N River St - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

House for rent in Montgomery

Small Cottage

453 1/2 N River St, Montgomery, IL 60538

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Haoyue Investments LLC - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Haoyue Investments LLC

2260 Jericho Rd, Montgomery, IL 60538

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500–$1,700

2252 Gallant Fox Cir #2252 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Montgomery

Residential Lease, Montgomery, IL

2252 Gallant Fox Cir #2252, Montgomery, IL 60538

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,400

2 Afton Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Montgomery

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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 $1,800 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Montgomery?

Average rent prices in Montgomery have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Montgomery rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Montgomery is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Montgomery?

To comfortably afford rent in Montgomery, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/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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