How much does it cost to rent in La Salle, IL?

As of March 2026, the median monthly rent in La Salle, IL is $1,075. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is La Salle cheaper than other Illinois cities?

La Salle is among the more affordable cities in Illinois, ranking #143 out of 158 cities at $1,075/mo.

When was La Salle rent data last updated?

La Salle rent data reflects March 2026 and was last refreshed on March 14, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · IL

La Salle

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Pop. 9,498·143rd most expensive in Illinois·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US

Median rent (all units)

$1,075/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

-$890

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La Salle · $1,075

More affordable than 95% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

18% of income

VERY AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,075/mo, rent takes about 18% of the US median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$43,000/yr

US median income

$72,000/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using La Salle's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$790

1 BR

$820

2 BR

$1,080

3 BR

$1,450

4 BR+

$1,640

Research median

$1,080/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: March 14, 2026

Annual cost

$12,900/yr

At $1,075/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 (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

La Salle, IL is majority owner-occupied, 16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

9,498

Median age

40.2

Renters

35.1%

Age distribution

19.3%

26.5%

22.1%

13.2%

18.9%

Under 1819.3%

18–3426.5%

35–5422.1%

55–6413.2%

65+18.9%

Gender

50.3%

49.7%

Male50.3%

Female49.7%

Race & ethnicity

80.4%

16.6%

White80.4%

Black4.1%

Hispanic16.6%

Asian1.3%

Education (25+)

39.5%

34.1%

16.8%

No HS diploma9.6%

HS diploma39.5%

Some college34.1%

Bachelor's+16.8%

Housing tenure

64.9%

35.1%

Owner64.9%

Renter35.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How La Salle, IL has changed in 5 years

Population

9,607 → 9,498

down 1.1%

Renter share

37.1% → 35.1%

-2.0 pts

Bachelor's+

15.3% → 16.8%

+1.5 pts

Median age

38.5 → 40.2

+1.7 yrs

Census counts show La Salle, IL losing about 109 residents over the five-year window, down 1.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 37.1% to 35.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in La Salle on your salary?

At $1,075/mo, how La Salle rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $96,370/yr · Rent = 13.4% income

very comfortable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $68,422/yr · Rent = 18.9% income

very comfortable

Police Officer

Avg $78,815/yr · Rent = 16.4% income

very comfortable

Software Developer

Avg $140,872/yr · Rent = 9.2% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $179,999/yr · Rent = 7.2% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $64,066/yr · Rent = 20.1% income

affordable

Truck Driver

Avg $57,844/yr · Rent = 22.3% income

affordable

Electrician

Avg $71,298/yr · Rent = 18.1% income

very comfortable

By apartment size

La Salle rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in La Salle, IL

Last updated: March 14, 2026

The median rent in La Salle is $1,075/mo as of March 2026. A studio apartment averages $790/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,080/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $820/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,450/mo.

At 18% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), La Salle ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is La Salle an affordable city for renters?

La Salle is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,075/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. La Salle falls comfortably within that range.

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

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $43,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,075/mo in La Salle.

Is rent going up or down in La Salle?

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

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

La Salle is one of the more affordable cities in Illinois for rent, ranking #143 out of 158 tracked cities at $1,075/mo.

What percentage of La Salle residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.1% of La Salle households are renters, while 64.9% are owner-occupied. La Salle leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does La Salle rent compare to the national average?

La Salle's median rent of $1,075/mo is $890 (45%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Illinois, it ranks #143 out of 158 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

18%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,075/mo, rent takes ~18% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

La Salle 18%Benchmark 30%

State income tax4.95%

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