Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Northwestern University, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Winnetka

$1,950/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Winnetka is $1,950 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $50 more per month.

$2.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Winnetka

1,908

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 18% 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 $1,895, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Winnetka run $1,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,425

-

11%

1 bedroom

$1,695

-

11%

2 bedroom

$2,200

-

11%

3 bedroom

$2,950

-

18%

4 bedroom

$3,681

-

96%

Studio

Average rent

$1,425

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,681

Last year

96%

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

2d 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

3d 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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1055 W. Catalpa - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

1055 W. Catalpa

1055 W Catalpa Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

1 bed

1 bath

$795–$1,425

W Touhy Ave #0406 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rogers Park apartment for rent in Chicago

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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 $1,950 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Winnetka?

Average rent prices in Winnetka have increased by 18% since last year.

How does Winnetka rent compare to the national average?

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

What salary do I need to afford rent in Winnetka?

To comfortably afford rent in Winnetka, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/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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