Last updated on May 27, 2026

Average rent in
Wilmette, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Wilmette

$3,918/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wilmette is $3,918 per month as of May 2026. This is 101% above the national average rent, or $1,968 more per month.

$2.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wilmette

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wilmette rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Wilmette, IL

Average rent prices in Wilmette have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased 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 Wilmette, IL

Rent prices in Wilmette vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wilmette is $2,650, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Wilmette run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,275

4%

13%

1 bedroom

$1,525

6%

17%

2 bedroom

$3,150

14%

15%

3 bedroom

$3,600

10%

15%

4 bedroom

$5,200

73%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,200

Last 30 days

73%

Last year

13%

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

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

Wilmette

Median rent price$3,918
increased by101%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,225
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wilmette, IL is 76% higher than the median rent in Bensenville, IL.

Discover rentals in Wilmette, IL

1119 Greenleaf Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Wilmette

Really Large 2 Bedroom near Metra/Downtown Wilmette

1119 Greenleaf Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091

2 beds

1 bath

$1,625

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 10

333 - *5th and Linden Building* - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

6.7

Good

333 - *5th and Linden Building*

418 5th St, Wilmette, IL 60091

2 beds

1 bath

$1,645

Apartment for rent

423 Linden Ave #2E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wilmette

Spacious Two Bedroom Close to Linden "L" Station

423 Linden Ave #2E, Wilmette, IL 60091

2 beds

1 bath

$1,645

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

1937 Wilmette Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wilmette

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 15

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Frequently asked questions for Wilmette, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Wilmette rental market.

How much is rent in Wilmette?

The average rent in Wilmette is $3,918 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wilmette?

Average rent prices in Wilmette have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.

How does Wilmette rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wilmette is 101% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,968 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wilmette?

To comfortably afford rent in Wilmette, you'd need to earn approximately $157,000/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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