Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Westwood College River Oaks, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Thornton

$1,700/mo

increased by48%

vs previous year

The average rent in Thornton is $1,700 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.

$1.78

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Thornton

226

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Thornton rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Westwood College River Oaks, IL

Average rent prices in Thornton have increased by 48% 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 Westwood College River Oaks, IL

Rent prices in Thornton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Thornton is $1,347, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Thornton run $1,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,245

-

16%

1 bedroom

$1,175

-

7%

2 bedroom

$1,400

-

3%

3 bedroom

$2,200

-

7%

4 bedroom

$2,670

-

162%

Studio

Average rent

$1,245

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,670

Last year

162%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Westwood College River Oaks, 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 Westwood College River Oaks, IL

4013 Pulaski St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

4013 Pulaski St

4013 Pulaski St, East Chicago, IN 46312

1 bed

1 bath

$700

6829 Waveland Avenue Bedroom 3 and OFFICE - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hammond

441 Highland Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

441 Highland Street

441 Highland St, Hammond, IN 46320

Studio

1 bath

$795

3902 Elm St - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8.6

Very good

3902 Elm St

3902 Elm St, East Chicago, IN 46312

1 bed

1 bath

$800

Price drop

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Frequently asked questions for Westwood College River Oaks, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Thornton rental market.

How much is rent in Thornton?

The average rent in Thornton is $1,700 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Thornton?

Average rent prices in Thornton have increased by 48% since last year.

How does Thornton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Thornton is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Thornton?

To comfortably afford rent in Thornton, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/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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