Last updated on May 24, 2026

Average rent in
West Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in West Chicago

$2,170/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Chicago is $2,170 per month as of May 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $220 more per month.

$2.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Chicago

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Chicago rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in West Chicago, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in West Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in West Chicago have decreased by 55% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $1,600, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in West Chicago run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,086.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,685

3%

32%

2 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

20%

3 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$3,400

56%

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,685

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

32%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

56%

Last year

24%

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

Median rent price$2,170
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,175
increased by12%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Chicago, IL is equal to the median rent in East Dundee, IL.

Discover rentals in West Chicago, IL

342 Wilson Ave #342G - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in West Chicago

1 bed

1 bath

$1,350

Condo for rent

Available May 1

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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 $2,170 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Chicago?

Average rent prices in West Chicago have decreased by 55% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does West Chicago rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Chicago is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $220 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 $87,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in West Chicago?

West Chicago offers good options for pet owners, with 56% of rental listings welcoming pets. The city maintains an active rental market with an average of 9 listings available monthly, providing steady opportunities to find pet-accommodating housing.

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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