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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmette Studio Apartments | $1,893 | $975 | $2,809 |
| Wilmette 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,468 | $850 | $5,782 |
Wilmette 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,056 | $1,400 | $7,887 |
| Wilmette 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,274 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
| Wilmette 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,493 | $4,600 | $7,100 |
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmette, IL is found at Optima Old Orchard Woods in the Gross Point neighborhood and is 1,496 square feet priced from $3,470. The Residences of Wilmette in the Central Street neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,286 square feet and currently listed start at $4,550. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Wilmette:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optima Old Orchard Woods | B10 | 1,496 Sq Ft | $3,470 |
| The Residences of Wilmette | 2E | 1,286 Sq Ft | $4,550 |
| Evanston Place | The Northwestern II | 1,221 Sq Ft | $3,905 |
| 2030 Greenwood St | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 1,200 Sq Ft | $2,650 |
| Central Station | 2 Bedroom B | 1,195 Sq Ft | $4,060 |
| 1717 Evanston | C4 | 1,173 Sq Ft | $3,591 |
| The Park Evanston | Two Bedroom C | 1,138 Sq Ft | $3,666 |
As of March 01, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmette, IL is the 2BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,400 at 2730 Hampton Parkway in the Northwestern neighborhood. The second most affordable Wilmette 2 Bedroom is the 2 BR 1.5 BR Model at 1512-1522 Central St starting at $1,650 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Wilmette is currently $3,056. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Wilmette:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 2730 Hampton Parkway | 2BR/1.0BA | $1,400 |
| 1512-1522 Central St | 2 BR 1.5 BR | $1,650 |
| Lotus Gardens Apartments | 2 Bedroom Floor Plan B | $1,850 |
| Garden House Apartments | 2 Bed L | $1,950 |
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Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Wilmette is at 2730 Hampton Parkway listed at $1,400.
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Wilmette is $3,056.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Wilmette is a 1,496 square feet unit starting from $3,470 at Optima Old Orchard Woods.
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Wilmette is currently 1,043 sq ft.
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