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Berwyn

Pop. 55,595·101st most expensive in Illinois·Berwyn rents are up 13.6% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,472/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.6%
Month-over-Month
-3.7%
vs US Median
-$493
Falling (Monthly)
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Berwyn · $1,472
More affordable than 78% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
39/100
Overpriced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 5% above what Berwyn's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,472/mo
Expected by trend
$1,396/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,330
1 BR
$1,420
2 BR
$1,600
3 BR
$2,060
4 BR+
$2,410
Research median
$1,600/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,664/yr
At $1,472/mo median
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Rents are climbing (13.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.6% YoY, -3.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Berwyn, IL is majority owner-occupied, 24.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
55,595
Median income
$78,408
Median age
37.8
Renters
38.9%
Age distribution
22.4%
22.9%
29.2%
13.7%
Under 1822.4%
18–3422.9%
35–5429.2%
55–6411.8%
65+13.7%
Gender
51.1%
48.9%
Male51.1%
Female48.9%
Race & ethnicity
31.5%
62.8%
White31.5%
Black7.7%
Hispanic62.8%
Asian3.9%
Education (25+)
15.7%
29%
31.1%
24.2%
No HS diploma15.7%
HS diploma29%
Some college31.1%
Bachelor's+24.2%
Housing tenure
61.1%
38.9%
Owner61.1%
Renter38.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Berwyn, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,042 → $1,472
up 41.3%
Income
$64,965 → $78,408
up 20.7%
Population
56,960 → 55,595
down 2.4%
Renter share
41.6% → 38.9%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
24.2% → 24.2%
+0.0 pts
Median age
35.8 → 37.8
+2.0 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in Berwyn, IL has climbed from $1,042 to $1,472, a 41.3% change over five years. Median household income rose from $64,965 to $78,408 between 2021 and 2024, a 20.7% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 2.4% since 2021, moving from about 56,960 residents to roughly 55,595. Renters now make up 38.9% of households, compared with 41.6% five years ago. Taken together, the five-year picture in Berwyn, IL reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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About renting in Berwyn, IL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Berwyn is $1,472/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,330/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,600/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,420/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,060/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($78,408/yr), Berwyn ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Berwyn an affordable city for renters?

Berwyn is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,472/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($78,408/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Berwyn falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Berwyn?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,472/mo in Berwyn. The local median household income is $78,408/yr, meaning the typical Berwyn household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Berwyn?

Rent in Berwyn has increased 13.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Berwyn rent compare to other cities in Illinois?

Berwyn is one of the more affordable cities in Illinois for rent, ranking #101 out of 142 tracked cities at $1,472/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Berwyn?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Berwyn ($1,472/mo): Cicero ($1,229/mo), Maywood ($1,424/mo).

What percentage of Berwyn residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.9% of Berwyn households are renters, while 61.1% are owner-occupied. Berwyn leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Berwyn rent compare to the national average?

Berwyn's median rent of $1,472/mo is $493 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Illinois, it ranks #101 out of 142 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,472/mo, rent takes ~23% of Berwyn's median household income ($78,408/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Berwyn 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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