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

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Willowbrook, IL is $2,005. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Willowbrook cheaper than other Illinois cities?

Willowbrook falls in the middle range for Illinois, ranking #63 out of 142 cities at $2,005/mo.

When was Willowbrook rent data last updated?

Willowbrook rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

Is Willowbrook a renter's market or a landlord's market?

Based on RentDataNow's Rent Market Meter, Willowbrook is currently a renter's market. Rents are softening (down 1.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage. The meter is derived from rent-price momentum (year-over-year and month-over-month change), not inventory levels.

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Willowbrook

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Pop. 1,913·63rd most expensive in Illinois·Rental market data updated monthly for Willowbrook, IL

Median rent (all units)

$2,005/mo

Year-over-Year

-1.5%

Month-over-Month

-0.7%

vs US Median

+$40

Falling (Monthly)

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Willowbrook · $2,005

More expensive than 59% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

66/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 8% below what Willowbrook's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$2,005/mo

Expected by trend

$2,176/mo

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

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,750

1 BR

$1,870

2 BR

$2,110

3 BR

$2,710

4 BR+

$3,180

Research median

$2,110/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

$24,060/yr

At $2,005/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (down 1.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (-1.5% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Willowbrook, IL is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 39% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

1,913

Median income

$89,773

Median age

48.1

Age distribution

13.5%

30.3%

32.9%

14.2%

Under 1813.5%

18–3430.3%

35–5432.9%

55–649%

65+14.2%

Gender

46.3%

53.7%

Male46.3%

Female53.7%

Race & ethnicity

12.7%

76.7%

White12.7%

Black76.7%

Hispanic6.6%

Other3.6%

Education (25+)

42.7%

12.8%

39%

No HS diploma5.4%

HS diploma42.7%

Some college12.8%

Bachelor's+39%

Housing tenure

100%

Owner100%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Willowbrook, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,653 → $2,005

up 21.3%

Income

$76,529 → $89,773

up 17.3%

Population

2,288 → 1,913

down 16.4%

Renter share

1.2% → 0%

-1.2 pts

Bachelor's+

23.4% → 39%

+15.6 pts

Median age

37 → 48.1

+11.1 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Willowbrook, IL paid around $1,653 a month. That figure now sits near $2,005, up 21.3% from the 2022 baseline. Median household income climbed from $76,529 to $89,773 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.3% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Willowbrook, IL losing about 375 residents over the five-year window, down 16.4% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 23.4% to 39% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in Willowbrook, 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 Willowbrook on your salary?

At $2,005/mo, how Willowbrook rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $96,370/yr · Rent = 25% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $68,422/yr · Rent = 35.2% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $78,815/yr · Rent = 30.5% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $140,872/yr · Rent = 17.1% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $179,999/yr · Rent = 13.4% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $64,066/yr · Rent = 37.6% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $57,844/yr · Rent = 41.6% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $71,298/yr · Rent = 33.7% income

stretched

By apartment size

Willowbrook rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Willowbrook, IL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Willowbrook is $2,005/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,750/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,110/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,870/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,710/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($89,773/yr), Willowbrook ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Willowbrook an affordable city for renters?

Willowbrook is considered affordable for renters. At $2,005/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($89,773/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Willowbrook falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Willowbrook?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,005/mo in Willowbrook. The local median household income is $89,773/yr, meaning the typical Willowbrook household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Willowbrook?

Rent in Willowbrook has decreased 1.5% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Willowbrook rent compare to other cities in Illinois?

Willowbrook is middle-of-the-pack for Illinois for rent, ranking #63 out of 142 tracked cities at $2,005/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Willowbrook?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Willowbrook ($2,005/mo): Woodridge ($1,718/mo), La Grange Park ($1,751/mo), Westmont ($1,928/mo).

How does Willowbrook rent compare to the national average?

Willowbrook's median rent of $2,005/mo is $40 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Illinois, it ranks #63 out of 142 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

27%

AFFORDABLE

At $2,005/mo, rent takes ~27% of Willowbrook's median household income ($89,773/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Willowbrook 27%Benchmark 30%

State income tax4.95%

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