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Rental Market Trends in West Chicago, IL

What is the average rent in West Chicago, IL?

$1,387/month

Average Rent

660 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in West Chicago, IL is $1,387 per month. This is 15% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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, $1,387 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,630 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,544 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,387/month
660 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,630/month
896 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,544/month
1,553 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,748/month
2,148 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 2%, which averages out to $29 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in West Chicago, IL
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in West Chicago, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
50% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in West Chicago is $1,387, you’ll want to make about $4,623 per month or $55,476 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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West Chicago, IL

156 Available Apartments for Rent

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1440 S Neltnor Blvd,
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$1,519 - $2,858

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Springs at St Charles

Springs at St Charles

405 Smith Rd,
Saint Charles, IL 60174

$1,677 - $2,897

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Timber Lake

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1200 Kings Cir,
West Chicago, IL 60185

$1,444 - $1,750

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Ascend St. Charles

Ascend St. Charles

100 Lakeside Dr,
Saint Charles, IL 60174

$1,677 - $3,319

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United States Illinois West Chicago Rental Trends

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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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