Rent in West Chicago, IL
Across West Chicago's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,987 a month, with figures from $1,408–$2,280. The highest typical rent is in 60186 ($2,280) and the lowest in 60185 ($1,694). Owner-occupied homes in DuPage County pay about 2.05% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,690 | $1,310–$1,900 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $1,758 | $1,241–$2,020 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $1,987 | $1,408–$2,280 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $2,534 | $1,725–$2,930 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $2,870 | $1,869–$3,350 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
West Chicago ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in West Chicago, IL?
- About $1,987 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,408–$2,280. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in West Chicago, IL?
- About $1,758 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,241–$2,020. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in West Chicago, IL?
- About $2,534 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,725–$2,930. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in West Chicago, IL?
- About $1,690 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,310–$1,900. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in West Chicago, IL?
- About $2,870 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,869–$3,350. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which West Chicago ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 60186 has the highest typical rent at $2,280 a month, and 60185 the lowest at $1,694.
- What is the property tax rate in West Chicago, IL?
- Owner-occupied homes in DuPage County pay a typical 2.05% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these West Chicago rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).