3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Wilmette, IL
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Wilmette, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +12% lower than the citywide median of $3,703 and +53% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rantoul | $988 |
| 2 | Pekin | $1,190 |
| 3 | Dixon | $1,210 |
| 4 | Macomb | $1,220 |
| 5 | Charleston | $1,230 |
| 6 | Danville | $1,230 |
| 7 | Quincy | $1,230 |
| 8 | Swansea | $1,243 |
| 9 | Rock Island | $1,290 |
| 10 | Decatur | $1,310 |
| 11 | Savoy | $1,310 |
| 12 | Carbondale | $1,320 |
| 13 | Moline | $1,320 |
| 14 | Peoria | $1,340 |
| 15 | Urbana | $1,355 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $3,390 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $3,390 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $3,390 |
| 4 | Barrington | $3,390 |
| 5 | Wilmette (this page) | $3,250 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $3,250 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $3,200 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $3,165 |
| 9 | Naperville | $3,068 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $3,060 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $3,060 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $3,040 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $3,010 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $2,985 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Wilmette.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Wilmette |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evanston, IL | 3.2 mi | $2,875 | $-375 (-12%) |
| Skokie, IL | 3.4 mi | $2,380 | $-870 (-27%) |
| Morton Grove, IL | 5.3 mi | $3,390 | +$140 (+4%) |
| Glenview, IL | 6.9 mi | $2,670 | $-580 (-18%) |
| Northbrook, IL | 9.2 mi | $3,040 | $-210 (-6%) |
| Highland Park, IL | 9.5 mi | $3,200 | $-50 (-2%) |
| Elmwood Park, IL | 12.3 mi | $2,150 | $-1,100 (-34%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 12.7 mi | $3,390 | +$140 (+4%) |
| Des Plaines, IL | 12.8 mi | $2,125 | $-1,125 (-35%) |
| Oak Park, IL | 14.2 mi | $2,607 | $-643 (-20%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 14.3 mi | $2,440 | $-810 (-25%) |
| Chicago, IL | 14.4 mi | $2,473 | $-777 (-24%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Wilmette — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Wilmette?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Wilmette, Illinois is $3,250 per month. This is +12% below the citywide median of $3,703.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Wilmette?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $130,000 ($10,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $62.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wilmette expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Wilmette's 3-bedroom median of $3,250 is +53% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 86th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wilmette rank for 3-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 3-bedroom data, Wilmette ranks #138 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Wilmette?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Evanston ($2,875), Skokie ($2,380), Glenview ($2,670).