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Bridgeview

Pop. 16,849·85th most expensive in Illinois·Rental market data updated monthly for Bridgeview, IL
Median rent (all units)
$1,532/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
-$430
Falling (Monthly)
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Bridgeview · $1,532
More affordable than 72% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,532/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$61,000/yr
Local median income
$66,655/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Bridgeview's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,210
2 BR
$1,370
3 BR
$1,760
4 BR+
$2,070
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,370/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,532 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: March 21, 2026

Annual cost
$18,384/yr
At $1,532/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bridgeview, IL is majority owner-occupied, 18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,849
Median income
$66,655
Median age
39.4
Renters
34.4%
Age distribution
22.6%
22.6%
24.5%
15.2%
15.1%
Under 1822.6%
18–3422.6%
35–5424.5%
55–6415.2%
65+15.1%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
62%
33.7%
White62%
Black4.8%
Hispanic33.7%
Asian5%
Education (25+)
17.6%
37.3%
27.1%
18.1%
No HS diploma17.6%
HS diploma37.3%
Some college27.1%
Bachelor's+18.1%
Housing tenure
65.6%
34.4%
Owner65.6%
Renter34.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Bridgeview, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,371 → $66,655
up 14.2%
Population
16,883 → 16,849
down 0.2%
Renter share
32.9% → 34.4%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
19.7% → 18.1%
-1.6 pts
Median age
37 → 39.4
+2.4 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $66,655 today, compared with $58,371 five years earlier. Renters now make up 34.4% of households, compared with 32.9% five years ago.

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At $1,532/mo, how Bridgeview rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Bridgeview rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Bridgeview. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Bridgeview, IL

Last updated: March 21, 2026

The median rent in Bridgeview is $1,532/mo as of March 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,130/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,370/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,210/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,760/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($66,655/yr), Bridgeview ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bridgeview an affordable city for renters?

Bridgeview is considered affordable for renters. At $1,532/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($66,655/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bridgeview falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Bridgeview?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,532/mo in Bridgeview. The local median household income is $66,655/yr, meaning the typical Bridgeview household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bridgeview?

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

How does Bridgeview rent compare to other cities in Illinois?

Bridgeview is one of the more affordable cities in Illinois for rent, ranking #85 out of 124 tracked cities at $1,532/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Bridgeview?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Bridgeview ($1,532/mo): Worth ($1,508/mo), Chicago Ridge ($1,518/mo).

What percentage of Bridgeview residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.4% of Bridgeview households are renters, while 65.6% are owner-occupied. Bridgeview leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Bridgeview rent compare to the national average?

Bridgeview's median rent of $1,532/mo is $430 (22%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Illinois, it ranks #85 out of 124 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,532/mo, rent takes ~28% of Bridgeview's median household income ($66,655/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.95%
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