Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 22, 2026
Average rent in
West Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in West Chicago
$2,252/mo
20%vs previous year
The average rent in West Chicago is $2,252 per month as of August 2026. This is 17% above the national average rent, or $327 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Chicago
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of West Chicago rentals at each price point
Rent trends in West Chicago, IL
Average rent prices in West Chicago have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 20% 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
West Chicago, IL
Rent prices in West Chicago vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Chicago is $1,475, whereas a house costs $3,115. 1-bedroom apartments in West Chicago run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,620 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,450 | 3% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 | 8% | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 |  17% | - | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | 6% | 16% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in West Chicago, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,475 | 8% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,797 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,115 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,620
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
17%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
16%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in West Chicago, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,797
Houses
Average rent
$3,115
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in West Chicago, 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 West Chicago, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in West Chicago and East Dundee by all bedroom counts and property types.
West Chicago
17%higher than the national median
2%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Chicago, IL is 14% higher than the median rent in East Dundee, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,970
8%$1,890
34%$1,850
17%$2,322
10%$2,345
11%$2,425
3%$1,750
$1,785
$2,395
28%$3,275
25%$1,997
7%$2,400
13%Discover rentals in West Chicago, IL
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Chicago
440 Ingalton Ave #1, West Chicago, IL 60185
2 beds
1 bath
$1,545
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Chicago
1N480 Indian Knoll Rd, West Chicago, IL 60185
5 beds
2 baths
$7,500
House for rent
21h ago
Apartment for rent in West Chicago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,375
$1,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 17
21h ago
Condo for rent in West Chicago
2 beds
2 baths
$1,925
Condo for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Chicago
1N480 Indian Knoll Rd, West Chicago, IL 60185
5 beds
2 baths
$7,500
House for rent
21h ago
Condo for rent in West Chicago
2 beds
2 baths
$1,925
Condo for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Chicago
4 beds
2 baths
$3,495
House for rent
Available Jul 13
21h ago
Apartment for rent in West Chicago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,375
$1,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 17
21h ago
Apartment for rent in West Chicago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,375
$1,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 17
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Chicago
1 bed
1 bath
$999
House for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Chicago
440 Ingalton Ave #1, West Chicago, IL 60185
2 beds
1 bath
$1,545
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for West Chicago, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the West Chicago rental market.
How much is rent in West Chicago?
The average rent in West Chicago is $2,252 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Chicago?
Average rent prices in West Chicago have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 20% since last year.
How does West Chicago rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Chicago is 17% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $327 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in West Chicago?
To comfortably afford rent in West Chicago, you'd need to earn approximately $90,000/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).