Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 9, 2026
Average rent in
Wilmette, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 9, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Wilmette
$3,450/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Wilmette is $3,450 per month as of October 2026. This is 82% above the national average rent, or $1,550 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wilmette
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $2,595, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Wilmette run $2,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,716.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,595 | 1% | 23% | |
1 bedroom | $1,600 | 13% | 46% | |
2 bedroom | $2,825 |  23% | 30% | |
3 bedroom | $3,350 | 2% | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $6,000 | 30% | 83% |
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 | $2,595 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,225 | 20% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,600 | 68% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
23%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
46%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,825
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
30%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,000
Last 30 days
30%
Last year
83%
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
$2,595
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,225
Last 30 days
20%
Houses
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
68%
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
82%higher than the national median
26%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wilmette, IL is 44% higher than the median rent in Bensenville, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,400
$2,675
5%$1,700
5%$2,500
16%$2,225
13%$2,900
26%$1,950
47%$1,550
42%$2,879
12%$2,199
28%$1,550
8%$1,950
10%Discover rentals in Wilmette, IL
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wilmette
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wilmette
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,400
Price dropped $200Fees 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.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilmette
550 Laramie Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
4 beds
2 baths
$3,500
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilmette
3101 Sprucewood Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091
4 beds
4.5 baths
$12,999
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilmette
110 13th St, Wilmette, IL 60091
4 beds
4 baths
$7,500
Price dropped $500Fees 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.House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Wilmette
1120 Manor Dr #NA, Wilmette, IL 60091
3 beds
3 baths
$5,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 1
20h ago
617 Green Bay Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,595–$8,095
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
20h ago
617 Green Bay Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,595–$8,095
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3115 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
3 beds
2 baths
$3,633–$3,732
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilmette
2106 Lake Ave #NA, Wilmette, IL 60091
4 beds
3 baths
$4,995
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wilmette
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,400
Price dropped $200Fees 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.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
20h ago
617 Green Bay Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,595–$8,095
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3115 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
3 beds
2 baths
$3,633–$3,732
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilmette
2106 Lake Ave #NA, Wilmette, IL 60091
4 beds
3 baths
$4,995
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wilmette
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,400
Price dropped $200Fees 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.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
20h ago
617 Green Bay Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,595–$8,095
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilmette
2106 Lake Ave #NA, Wilmette, IL 60091
4 beds
3 baths
$4,995
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wilmette
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,400
Price dropped $200Fees 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.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilmette
110 13th St, Wilmette, IL 60091
4 beds
4 baths
$7,500
Price dropped $500Fees 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.House for rent
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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 $3,450 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wilmette?
Average rent prices in Wilmette have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Wilmette rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wilmette is 82% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,550 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 $138,000/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).