Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
Winnetka, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Winnetka

$1,857/mo

decreased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Winnetka is $1,857 per month as of September 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $42 less per month.

$2.68

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Winnetka

30

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Winnetka rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Winnetka, IL

Average rent prices in Winnetka have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 Winnetka, IL

Rent prices in Winnetka vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Winnetka is $1,820, whereas a house costs $4,025. 1-bedroom apartments in Winnetka run $1,870 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,627

7%

19%

1 bedroom

$1,870

No Change

8%

2 bedroom

$2,450

4%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,325

15%

38%

4 bedroom

$4,995

No Change

80%

Studio

Average rent

$1,627

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,870

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,325

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

38%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,995

Last year

80%

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

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

Winnetka

Median rent price$1,857
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,999
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Winnetka, IL is 7% lower than the median rent in Bensenville, IL.

Discover rentals in Winnetka, IL

918 Green Bay Rd #3C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Winnetka

1 bed

1 bath

$1,645

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

918 Green Bay Rd #3A - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$1,670

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Winnetka

1 bed

1 bath

$1,670

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

918 Green Bay Rd #3E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

918 Green Bay Rd #3E, Winnetka, IL 60093

1 bed

1 bath

$1,745

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Winnetka, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Winnetka rental market.

How much is rent in Winnetka?

The average rent in Winnetka is $1,857 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Winnetka?

Average rent prices in Winnetka have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.

How does Winnetka rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Winnetka is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $42 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Winnetka?

To comfortably afford rent in Winnetka, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Winnetka?

May offers the lowest rents in Winnetka, while December sees the highest prices, with roughly an 11% difference between peak and off-peak months.

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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