What is the average apartment size in Willowbrook?

The average size for a Willowbrook, IL apartment is 866 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Willowbrook?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Willowbrook is $1,867 per month, a 2.34% decrease from last years average of $1,912.

What is the average apartment size in Willowbrook?

The typical apartment in Willowbrook offers about 866 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Willowbrook, IL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Willowbrook?

The typical rent budget in Willowbrook ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 85% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Willowbrook?

In Willowbrook, 22% of households rent while 78% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 21, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Willowbrook is $1,867, a 2.34% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,912.

One-bedroom apartments provide 704 square feet for $1,773, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,940 offer 991 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Willowbrook, IL

Last updated: February 21, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,867	866 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,773	704 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,940	991 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Willowbrook, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Willowbrook, IL have decreased by 2.34% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,912 to $1,867.

What's the typical rent budget in Willowbrook, IL?

The largest share of rentals in Willowbrook, IL (85%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Willowbrook, IL?

1,017 or 22% of the households in Willowbrook, IL are renter-occupied while 3,640 or 78% are owner-occupied.

How Willowbrook Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Willowbrook	$1,867
Chicago	$2,454
Oak Park	$2,266
Evanston	$2,598
Naperville	$2,093
Skokie	$2,149
Aurora	$1,876
Champaign	$1,685
Dekalb	$1,105
Peoria	$1,209
Lombard	$1,989
Lisle	$1,885
Villa Park	$2,134
Forest Park	$1,355
La Grange, IL	$2,102
Oakbrook Terrace, IL	$2,394
Downers Grove, IL	$2,067
Glen Ellyn, IL	$1,860
Romeoville, IL	$2,042
Clarendon Hills, IL	$1,655
Oak Lawn, IL	$1,200

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Willowbrook apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.