RentDataNowRentDataNow
City Report · IL

La Grange

Pop. 15,998·29th most expensive in Illinois·Rents have been falling, good time to negotiate
Median rent (all units)
$2,386/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.0%
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
+$421
Falling (Monthly)
Be the first to discuss La Grange rents ↓
Most AffordableMost Expensive
La Grange · $2,386
More expensive than 76% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
18% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,386/mo, rent takes about 18% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$95,000/yr
Local median income
$159,929/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using La Grange's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,420
1 BR
$1,520
2 BR
$1,720
3 BR
$2,210
4 BR+
$2,600
Research median
$1,720/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

Loading…

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$28,632/yr
At $2,386/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.0% YoY, -1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Rent check

Is your rent fair?

Compare your rent to the local median.

Demographics

Who lives here

La Grange, IL is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 67.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,998
Median income
$159,929
Median age
40.7
Renters
18.5%
Age distribution
28.4%
12.8%
30.1%
12.7%
15.9%
Under 1828.4%
18–3412.8%
35–5430.1%
55–6412.7%
65+15.9%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
80.6%
12.9%
White80.6%
Black3.6%
Hispanic12.9%
Asian2%
Other0.9%
Education (25+)
12.6%
17.7%
67.2%
No HS diploma2.6%
HS diploma12.6%
Some college17.7%
Bachelor's+67.2%
Housing tenure
81.5%
18.5%
Owner81.5%
Renter18.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How La Grange, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$124,292 → $159,929
up 28.7%
Population
16,220 → 15,998
down 1.4%
Renter share
18.3% → 18.5%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
62.1% → 67.2%
+5.1 pts
Median age
42.1 → 40.7
-1.4 yrs

Median household income rose from $124,292 to $159,929 between 2021 and 2024, a 28.7% shift. The population has contracted by 1.4% since 2021, moving from about 16,220 residents to roughly 15,998. College-educated residents now make up 67.2% of adults here, versus 62.1% in 2021.

Community

Discussions about La Grange

No discussions yet. Start the conversation.

View La Grange rent history (2015–2026) →
Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in La Grange on your salary?

At $2,386/mo, how La Grange rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

La Grange rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

Tips for renters in La Grange

About renting in La Grange, IL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in La Grange is $2,386/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,420/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,720/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,520/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,210/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($159,929/yr), La Grange ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is La Grange an affordable city for renters?

La Grange is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,386/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($159,929/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. La Grange falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in La Grange?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $95,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,386/mo in La Grange. The local median household income is $159,929/yr, meaning the typical La Grange household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in La Grange?

Rent in La Grange has increased 2.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does La Grange rent compare to other cities in Illinois?

La Grange is one of the pricier cities in Illinois for rent, ranking #29 out of 142 tracked cities at $2,386/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than La Grange?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than La Grange ($2,386/mo): Broadview ($1,343/mo), Bridgeview ($1,532/mo), La Grange Park ($1,751/mo).

What percentage of La Grange residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.5% of La Grange households are renters, while 81.5% are owner-occupied. La Grange leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does La Grange rent compare to the national average?

La Grange's median rent of $2,386/mo is $421 (21%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Illinois, it ranks #29 out of 142 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,386/mo, rent takes ~18% of La Grange's median household income ($159,929/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

La Grange 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
Run the La Grange affordability calculator →
Lowest-rent ZIP codes in La Grange
Compare

How does this area stack up?

Pick another city or ZIP to compare.

Neighborhoods

Estimated from ZIP-level data

Schools nearby

Public schools near La Grange, IL

Recent submissions

Be the first to submit your rent for La Grange.

Recent discussions

No discussions yet.