How much does it cost to rent in Lisle, IL?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Lisle, IL is $1,981. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Lisle cheaper than other Illinois cities?

Lisle falls in the middle range for Illinois, ranking #65 out of 142 cities at $1,981/mo.

When was Lisle rent data last updated?

Lisle rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Lisle, IL?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Lisle, IL at $2,070 per month, which is 4% above the $1,981 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Pop. 23,407·65th most expensive in Illinois·Lisle rents are up 6.5% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$1,981/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.5%

Month-over-Month

+2.2%

vs US Median

+$19

Rising (Monthly)

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Lisle · $1,981

More expensive than 57% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

60/100

Good value

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Rents are 5% below what Lisle's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$1,981/mo

Expected by trend

$2,083/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Lisle's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,710

1 BR

$1,830

2 BR

$2,070

3 BR

$2,660

4 BR+

$3,120

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$2,070/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,981 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

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost

$23,772/yr

At $1,981/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.5% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Lisle, IL is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 61.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

23,407

Median income

$107,479

Median age

36.5

Renters

44.1%

Age distribution

20.7%

26.6%

26%

15%

Under 1820.7%

18–3426.6%

35–5426%

55–6411.7%

65+15%

Gender

50.7%

49.3%

Male50.7%

Female49.3%

Race & ethnicity

68%

17.4%

White68%

Black4.7%

Hispanic8.9%

Asian17.4%

Other0.9%

Education (25+)

23.8%

61.9%

No HS diploma2.8%

HS diploma11.5%

Some college23.8%

Bachelor's+61.9%

Housing tenure

55.9%

44.1%

Owner55.9%

Renter44.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Lisle, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,376 → $1,981

up 44.0%

Income

$102,676 → $107,479

up 4.7%

Population

23,982 → 23,407

down 2.4%

Renter share

43.2% → 44.1%

+0.9 pts

Bachelor's+

65.2% → 61.9%

-3.3 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in Lisle, IL has climbed by $605 per month, settling near $1,981 after starting the period at $1,376. Median household income grew from $102,676 to $107,479 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.7% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 39.3 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 23,982 to 23,407 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.4% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 65.2% to 61.9%. Taken together, the five-year picture in Lisle, 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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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Lisle on your salary?

At $1,981/mo, how Lisle rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $96,370/yr · Rent = 24.7% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $68,422/yr · Rent = 34.7% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $78,815/yr · Rent = 30.2% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $140,872/yr · Rent = 16.9% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $179,999/yr · Rent = 13.2% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $64,066/yr · Rent = 37.1% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $57,844/yr · Rent = 41.1% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $71,298/yr · Rent = 33.3% income

stretched

By apartment size

Lisle rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Lisle, IL

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Lisle is $1,981/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,710/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,070/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,830/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,660/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($107,479/yr), Lisle ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Lisle an affordable city for renters?

Lisle is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,981/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($107,479/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lisle falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Lisle?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,981/mo in Lisle. The local median household income is $107,479/yr, meaning the typical Lisle household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Lisle?

Rent in Lisle has increased 6.5% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Lisle rent compare to other cities in Illinois?

Lisle is middle-of-the-pack for Illinois for rent, ranking #65 out of 142 tracked cities at $1,981/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Lisle?

Woodridge is nearby and more affordable at $1,725/mo, which is $256 less than Lisle.

What percentage of Lisle residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.1% of Lisle households are renters, while 55.9% are owner-occupied. Lisle leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.