Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
Northwestern University, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Winnetka

$1,900/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Winnetka is $1,900 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$2.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Winnetka

2,173

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Winnetka rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Northwestern University, IL

Average rent prices in Winnetka have increased by 9% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Northwestern University, IL

Rent prices in Winnetka vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Winnetka is $1,887, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Winnetka run $1,725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,195.

Listings

Studio

$1,375

-

10%

1 bedroom

$1,750

-

7%

2 bedroom

$2,195

-

7%

3 bedroom

$2,950

-

13%

4 bedroom

$4,000

-

56%

Studio

Average rent

$1,375

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last year

56%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Northwestern University, 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.

Discover rentals in Northwestern University, IL

532-36 Hinman - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.6

Very good

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532-36 Hinman

532 Hinman Avenue, Chicago, IL 60202

1–2 beds

1 bath

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8540-60 Niles Center Road - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.7

Excellent

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8540-60 Niles Center Road

8540 Niles Center Road, Skokie, IL 60077

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

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6133 N. Kenmore - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

6133 N. Kenmore

6133 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$775–$825

Apartment for rent

1055 W. Catalpa - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

1055 W. Catalpa

1055 W Catalpa Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

1 bed

1 bath

$795–$1,425

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Northwestern University, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Winnetka rental market.

How much is rent in Winnetka?

The average rent in Winnetka is $1,900 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Winnetka?

Average rent prices in Winnetka have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Winnetka rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Winnetka is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Winnetka?

To comfortably afford rent in Winnetka, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/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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