Illinois is a four-season state with hot summers, cold and snowy winters, and a moderate spring and fall -- so it's important to live somewhere metaphorically cool, like Westmont.
Westmont, Illinois is a community in Chicago, located in DuPage County, more than 25,000 people call it home
Illinois is a four-season state with hot summers, cold and snowy winters, and a moderate spring and fall -- so it's important to live somewhere metaphorically cool, like Westmont.
Westmont, Illinois is a community in Chicago, located in DuPage County, more than 25,000 people call it home. This is the 94th largest community in the state of Illinois, and also one of the more expensive in the state.
One of the striking factors about Westmont is that owner-occupied homes account for only 58 percent of housing, a much lower rate than the average for Illinois and the nation. The median rental rate is higher than the average for Illinois, and the national median, by 15 percent. The rental vacancy level is only 3 percent, meaning the competition for good rental accommodation can be tough.
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Apartment managers or landlords typically require a security deposit, and the first months rent. You will also likely need to provide proof of income, perhaps pay stubs or some other form of proof. You could provide a letter of reference from a former landlord or an employer to help you secure the rental housing. Most landlords will conduct a credit check to ensure that you have a good credit history.
These are some of the neighborhoods in Westmont.
Village Center: The Village Center is a little more expensive than most of the neighborhoods in Westmont, with a bit higher of a rental rate. This neighborhood has a larger percentage of owner-occupied buildings, as opposed to the available rental property.
E 63rd St/Ridge Rd: Those in the market for an apartment will find mostly townhomes and single-family homes in this area.
S Cass Ave/W 67th St: This is one of the more affordable neighborhoods, with a median rental rate a bit lower than the rest of town. This area has more apartment complexes, high-rise apartments, and other similar options for those looking to rent an apartment.
The commute in this area is quite long, and most of the residents have their own cars, even though a significant percentage of the population still make use of public transportation to get around. Even people who own vehicles still prefer to use the train to get to their destination.
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Welcome to the Apartment List January 2025 Rent Report for Westmont, IL. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,638, after falling 1.2% last month. Prices remain up 3.7% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Westmont rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Chicago metro area and the nation as a whole.
The median rent in Westmont fell by 1.2% over the course of December, and has now increased by a total of 3.7% over the past 12 months. Westmont’s rent growth over the past year has has outpaced both state (2.2%) and national (-0.6%) averages.
Twelve months into the year, rents in Westmont have risen 4.1%. This is a similar rate of growth compared to what the city was experiencing at this point last year: from January to December 2023 rents had increased 4.1%.
If we expand our view to the wider Chicago metro area, the median rent is $1,586 meaning that the median price in Westmont ($1,638) is 3.3% greater than the price across the metro as a whole. Metro-wide annual rent growth stands at 2.3%, below the rate of rent growth within just the city.
The table below shows the latest rent stats for 10 cities in the Chicago metro area that are included in our database. Among them, Lombard is currently the most expensive, with a median rent of $2,152. Waukegan is the metro’s most affordable city, with a median rent of $1,334. The metro's fastest annual rent growth is occurring in Lombard (9.6%) while the slowest is in Vernon Hills (1.0%).
You can also use the map below to explore the latest rent trends in the Chicago metropolitan area.
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Welcome to the Apartment List January 2025 Rent Report for Westmont, IL. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,638, after falling 1.2% last month. Prices remain up 3.7% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Westmont rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Chicago metro area and the nation as a whole.
Illinois is a four-season state with hot summers, cold and snowy winters, and a moderate spring and fall -- so it's important to live somewhere metaphorically cool, like Westmont.
Westmont, Illinois is a community in Chicago, located in DuPage County, more than 25,000 people call it home
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