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Westmont

Pop. 23,724·71st most expensive in Illinois·Westmont rents are up 9.7% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,928/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.7%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$37
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Westmont · $1,928
More expensive than 54% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
55/100
Fairly priced
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Rents are 3% below what Westmont's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,928/mo
Expected by trend
$1,982/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,520
1 BR
$1,630
2 BR
$1,840
3 BR
$2,360
4 BR+
$2,780
Research median
$1,840/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
$23,136/yr
At $1,928/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.7% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Westmont, IL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 50.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,724
Median income
$88,090
Median age
43.2
Renters
44.9%
Age distribution
17.9%
21.4%
23.8%
14.6%
22.3%
Under 1817.9%
18–3421.4%
35–5423.8%
55–6414.6%
65+22.3%
Gender
46.8%
53.2%
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Race & ethnicity
63.2%
14.2%
14.9%
White63.2%
Black5.9%
Hispanic14.2%
Asian14.9%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
20.8%
24.3%
50.1%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma20.8%
Some college24.3%
Bachelor's+50.1%
Housing tenure
55.1%
44.9%
Owner55.1%
Renter44.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Westmont, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,331 → $1,928
up 44.9%
Income
$76,534 → $88,090
up 15.1%
Population
24,632 → 23,724
down 3.7%
Renter share
47.7% → 44.9%
-2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
48.6% → 50.1%
+1.5 pts
Median age
40.1 → 43.2
+3.1 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in Westmont, IL has increased from $1,331 to $1,928, a 44.9% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $76,534 to $88,090 across the same window, up 15.1% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 3.7% since 2021, moving from about 24,632 residents to roughly 23,724. Renters now make up 44.9% of households, compared with 47.7% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Westmont, IL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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About renting in Westmont, IL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Westmont is $1,928/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,520/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,840/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,630/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,360/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($88,090/yr), Westmont ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Westmont an affordable city for renters?

Westmont is considered affordable for renters. At $1,928/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($88,090/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Westmont falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Westmont?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,928/mo in Westmont. The local median household income is $88,090/yr, meaning the typical Westmont household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Westmont?

Rent in Westmont has increased 9.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Westmont rent compare to other cities in Illinois?

Westmont is middle-of-the-pack for Illinois for rent, ranking #71 out of 142 tracked cities at $1,928/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Westmont?

Woodridge is nearby and more affordable at $1,718/mo, which is $210 less than Westmont.

What percentage of Westmont residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.9% of Westmont households are renters, while 55.1% are owner-occupied. Westmont leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Westmont rent compare to the national average?

Westmont's median rent of $1,928/mo is $37 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Illinois, it ranks #71 out of 142 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,928/mo, rent takes ~26% of Westmont's median household income ($88,090/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Westmont 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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