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Rental Market Trends in West Chicago, IL

What is the average rent in West Chicago, IL?

$1,324/month

Average Rent

708 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+5.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in West Chicago, IL is $1,324 per month. This is 19% lower than the national average rent of $1,628/month, making renting in West Chicago more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in West Chicago, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,324 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,608 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,503 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,324/month
708 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,608/month
899 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,503/month
1,553 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in West Chicago, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 5.5%, which averages out to $73 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in West Chicago, IL
Last Updated June 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in West Chicago, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
12% $700 - $1,000/month
38% $1,001 - $1,500/month
50% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in West Chicago?

Based on current rent prices, First Town Country West Chicago is the most affordable neighborhood in West Chicago.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
First Town Country West Chicago
$2,139/month
822 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in West Chicago?

Based on current rent prices, First Town Country West Chicago is the most expensive neighborhood in West Chicago.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
First Town Country West Chicago
$2,139/month
822 Sq Ft

Which West Chicago neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in West Chicago with the most apartments available is First Town Country West Chicago .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
First Town Country West Chicago
$2,139/month
822 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in West Chicago, IL?

Because the average rent in West Chicago is $1,324, you’ll want to make about $4,413 per month or $52,956 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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