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Bensenville

Pop. 18,603·75th most expensive in Illinois·Rental market data updated monthly for Bensenville, IL
Median rent (all units)
$1,865/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
-$100
Falling (Monthly)
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Bensenville · $1,865
More expensive than 50% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,865/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$75,000/yr
Local median income
$79,515/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Bensenville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,500
2 BR
$1,690
3 BR
$2,170
4 BR+
$2,550
Research median
$1,690/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,380/yr
At $1,865/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bensenville, IL is roughly split between renters and owners, 19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,603
Median income
$79,515
Median age
39.9
Renters
49.4%
Age distribution
23.4%
19%
26.7%
14.6%
16.4%
Under 1823.4%
18–3419%
35–5426.7%
55–6414.6%
65+16.4%
Gender
53.6%
46.4%
Male53.6%
Female46.4%
Race & ethnicity
46.7%
48.5%
White46.7%
Black6.6%
Hispanic48.5%
Asian2.9%
Education (25+)
20.3%
30.2%
30.1%
19.4%
No HS diploma20.3%
HS diploma30.2%
Some college30.1%
Bachelor's+19.4%
Housing tenure
50.6%
49.4%
Owner50.6%
Renter49.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Bensenville, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$68,532 → $79,515
up 16.0%
Population
18,801 → 18,603
down 1.1%
Renter share
49% → 49.4%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
22.7% → 19.4%
-3.3 pts
Median age
35.9 → 39.9
+4.0 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Bensenville, IL now reports about $79,515, up from $68,532 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 18,801 to 18,603 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.1% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 22.7% to 19.4%.

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Bensenville rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Bensenville, IL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Bensenville is $1,865/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,400/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,690/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,500/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,170/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($79,515/yr), Bensenville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bensenville an affordable city for renters?

Bensenville is considered affordable for renters. At $1,865/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($79,515/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bensenville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Bensenville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,865/mo in Bensenville. The local median household income is $79,515/yr, meaning the typical Bensenville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bensenville?

Rent in Bensenville has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Bensenville rent compare to other cities in Illinois?

Bensenville is middle-of-the-pack for Illinois for rent, ranking #75 out of 142 tracked cities at $1,865/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Bensenville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Bensenville ($1,865/mo): Franklin Park ($1,700/mo), Elk Grove Village ($1,781/mo), Addison ($1,853/mo).

What percentage of Bensenville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.4% of Bensenville households are renters, while 50.6% are owner-occupied. Bensenville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Bensenville rent compare to the national average?

Bensenville's median rent of $1,865/mo is $100 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Illinois, it ranks #75 out of 142 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,865/mo, rent takes ~28% of Bensenville's median household income ($79,515/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.95%
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