Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 10, 2026
Average rent in
Wilmette, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 10, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Wilmette
$3,775/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Wilmette is $3,775 per month as of July 2026. This is 94% above the national average rent, or $1,825 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wilmette
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wilmette rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Wilmette, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Wilmette, IL
Average rent prices in Wilmette have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 $1,972, whereas a house costs $3,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Wilmette run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,995 | 13% |  11% | |
1 bedroom | $1,620 | 16% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $2,600 | No Change | 27% | |
3 bedroom | $3,300 | No Change | 40% | |
4 bedroom | $5,350 | 23% | 89% |
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 Wilmette, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,972 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,550 | 20% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,900 | 19% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,620
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
27%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
40%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,350
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
89%
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 Wilmette, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,972
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
20%
Houses
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
19%
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
94%higher than the national median
48%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wilmette, IL is 31% higher than the median rent in Bensenville, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,887
19%$2,671
9%$1,575
2%$2,180
27%$2,195
11%$4,975
31%$2,200
19%$1,719
11%$3,034
28%$2,099
8%$1,550
12%$1,795
4%Discover rentals in Wilmette, IL
10h ago
Apartment for rent in Wilmette
423 Linden Ave #2E, Wilmette, IL 60091
2 beds
1 bath
$1,645
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
3d ago
418 5th St, Wilmette, IL 60091
2 beds
1 bath
$1,645
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3115 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
3 beds
2 baths
$4,037–$4,147
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilmette
3101 Sprucewood Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091
5 beds
4.5 baths
$12,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilmette
3031 Indianwood Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091
5 beds
4.5 baths
$12,500
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Wilmette
1058 Wilmette Ave #NA, Wilmette, IL 60091
4 beds
3 baths
$6,975
$6,800
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 6
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilmette
412 Lavergne Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
4 beds
3.5 baths
$6,450
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
617 Green Bay Rd #216, Wilmette, IL 60091
2 beds
2 baths
$4,195
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
12m ago
617 Green Bay Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,895–$6,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3115 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
3 beds
2 baths
$4,037–$4,147
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
617 Green Bay Rd #216, Wilmette, IL 60091
2 beds
2 baths
$4,195
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
3115 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
3 beds
2 baths
$4,037–$4,147
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilmette
3031 Indianwood Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091
5 beds
4.5 baths
$12,500
House for rent
12m ago
617 Green Bay Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,895–$6,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12m ago
617 Green Bay Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,895–$6,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Apartment for rent in Wilmette
423 Linden Ave #2E, Wilmette, IL 60091
2 beds
1 bath
$1,645
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
1d ago
House for rent in Wilmette
1058 Wilmette Ave #NA, Wilmette, IL 60091
4 beds
3 baths
$6,975
$6,800
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 6
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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 $3,775 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wilmette?
Average rent prices in Wilmette have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.
How does Wilmette rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wilmette is 94% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,825 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 $151,000/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).