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Woodridge

Pop. 33,941·82nd most expensive in Illinois·Woodridge rents are up 10.6% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,718/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
-$247
Rising (Monthly)
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Woodridge · $1,718
More affordable than 60% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
40/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 5% above what Woodridge's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,718/mo
Expected by trend
$1,637/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,580
1 BR
$1,690
2 BR
$1,910
3 BR
$2,450
4 BR+
$2,880
Research median
$1,910/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
$20,616/yr
At $1,718/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 10.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.6% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Woodridge, IL is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 46.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,941
Median income
$101,000
Median age
37.5
Renters
32%
Age distribution
23.2%
23.4%
24.9%
14.7%
13.7%
Under 1823.2%
18–3423.4%
35–5424.9%
55–6414.7%
65+13.7%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
58.4%
16%
12.1%
White58.4%
Black10.6%
Hispanic16%
Asian12.1%
Other3%
Education (25+)
20.3%
26.7%
46.5%
No HS diploma6.4%
HS diploma20.3%
Some college26.7%
Bachelor's+46.5%
Housing tenure
68%
32%
Owner68%
Renter32%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Woodridge, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,326 → $1,718
up 29.6%
Income
$91,399 → $101,000
up 10.5%
Population
34,161 → 33,941
down 0.6%
Renter share
36.3% → 32%
-4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
47.8% → 46.5%
-1.3 pts
Median age
38.2 → 37.5
-0.7 yrs

Rent in Woodridge, IL has increased 29.6% since 2022, going from about $1,326 per month to roughly $1,718 today. Median household income grew from $91,399 to $101,000 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.5% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 19.1 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 32% of households rent today, against 36.3% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in Woodridge, 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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About renting in Woodridge, IL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Woodridge is $1,718/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,580/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,910/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,690/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,450/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($101,000/yr), Woodridge ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodridge an affordable city for renters?

Woodridge is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,718/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($101,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Woodridge falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Woodridge?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,718/mo in Woodridge. The local median household income is $101,000/yr, meaning the typical Woodridge household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Woodridge?

Rent in Woodridge has increased 10.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Woodridge rent compare to other cities in Illinois?

Woodridge is middle-of-the-pack for Illinois for rent, ranking #82 out of 142 tracked cities at $1,718/mo.

What percentage of Woodridge residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32% of Woodridge households are renters, while 68% are owner-occupied. Woodridge leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Woodridge rent compare to the national average?

Woodridge's median rent of $1,718/mo is $247 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Illinois, it ranks #82 out of 142 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,718/mo, rent takes ~20% of Woodridge's median household income ($101,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.95%
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