Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Western Springs, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Western Springs

$1,997/mo

decreased by32%

vs previous year

The average rent in Western Springs is $1,997 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $97 more per month.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Western Springs

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Western Springs rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Western Springs, IL

Average rent prices in Western Springs have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 32% 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 Western Springs, IL

Rent prices in Western Springs vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Western Springs is $2,375, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Western Springs run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,895.

Listings

Studio

$1,650

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,760

No Change

25%

2 bedroom

$2,050

No Change

31%

3 bedroom

$2,600

3%

28%

4 bedroom

$4,000

90%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,760

Last year

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last year

31%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

28%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

90%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Western Springs, 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 Western Springs, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Western Springs and Bensenville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Western Springs

Median rent price$1,997
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Western Springs, IL is 9% lower than the median rent in Bensenville, IL.

Discover rentals in Western Springs, IL

4240-44 Gilbert - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

4240-44 Gilbert

4240 Gilbert Ave, Western Springs, IL 60558

3 beds

3 baths

$3,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
5309 Central Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Western Springs

Residential Lease, Western Springs, IL

5309 Central Ave, Western Springs, IL 60558

3 beds

2 baths

$3,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Western Springs, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Western Springs rental market.

How much is rent in Western Springs?

The average rent in Western Springs is $1,997 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Western Springs?

Average rent prices in Western Springs have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 32% since last year.

How does Western Springs rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Western Springs is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $97 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Western Springs?

To comfortably afford rent in Western Springs, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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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