2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Wilmette, IL
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Wilmette, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $3,703 and +53% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Wilmette
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Wilmette
Compare Wilmette's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rantoul | $762 |
| 2 | Dixon | $870 |
| 3 | Pekin | $920 |
| 4 | Charleston | $930 |
| 5 | Quincy | $950 |
| 6 | Macomb | $960 |
| 7 | Rock Island | $990 |
| 8 | Decatur | $995 |
| 9 | Carbondale | $1,010 |
| 10 | Danville | $1,010 |
| 11 | Moline | $1,010 |
| 12 | Normal | $1,010 |
| 13 | Savoy | $1,010 |
| 14 | Pontoon Beach | $1,014 |
| 15 | Marion | $1,020 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,640 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,640 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,640 |
| 4 | Barrington | $2,640 |
| 5 | Wilmette (this page) | $2,530 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $2,530 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $2,490 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $2,455 |
| 9 | Naperville | $2,388 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $2,380 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $2,380 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $2,370 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $2,340 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $2,325 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $2,310 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Wilmette.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Wilmette |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evanston, IL | 3.2 mi | $2,240 | $-290 (-11%) |
| Skokie, IL | 3.4 mi | $1,855 | $-675 (-27%) |
| Morton Grove, IL | 5.3 mi | $2,640 | +$110 (+4%) |
| Glenview, IL | 6.9 mi | $2,080 | $-450 (-18%) |
| Northbrook, IL | 9.2 mi | $2,370 | $-160 (-6%) |
| Highland Park, IL | 9.5 mi | $2,490 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Elmwood Park, IL | 12.3 mi | $1,670 | $-860 (-34%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 12.7 mi | $2,640 | +$110 (+4%) |
| Des Plaines, IL | 12.8 mi | $1,655 | $-875 (-35%) |
| Oak Park, IL | 14.2 mi | $2,030 | $-500 (-20%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 14.3 mi | $1,900 | $-630 (-25%) |
| Chicago, IL | 14.4 mi | $1,925 | $-605 (-24%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Wilmette — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Wilmette?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Wilmette, Illinois is $2,530 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $3,703.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Wilmette?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $101,200 ($8,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $48.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wilmette expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Wilmette's 2-bedroom median of $2,530 is +53% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 86th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wilmette rank for 2-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 2-bedroom data, Wilmette ranks #138 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Wilmette?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Evanston ($2,240), Skokie ($1,855), Glenview ($2,080).