Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Winnetka, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Winnetka

$2,250/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Winnetka is $2,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $350 more per month.

$2.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Winnetka

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Winnetka rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Winnetka, IL

Average rent prices in Winnetka have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 $2,122, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Winnetka run $1,947 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,250.

Listings

Studio

$1,550

No Change

13%

1 bedroom

$1,947

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,250

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$3,325

15%

-

4 bedroom

$12,999

14%

83%

Studio

Average rent

$1,550

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,947

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,325

Last 30 days

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$12,999

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

83%

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$2,250
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,326
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Winnetka, IL is 3% lower than the median rent in Bensenville, IL.

Discover rentals in Winnetka, IL

809 Elm St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

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.
894 Green Bay Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

894 Green Bay Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Winnetka

894 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

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.
896 Green Bay Rd #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Winnetka

896 Green Bay Rd #6, Winnetka, IL 60093

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

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.

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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 $2,250 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Winnetka?

Average rent prices in Winnetka have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Winnetka rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Winnetka is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Winnetka?

To comfortably afford rent in Winnetka, you'd need to earn approximately $90,000/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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