1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Barrington, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Barrington, Illinois as of September 2026. That's +12% lower than the citywide median of $2,666 and +68% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Barrington
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Barrington
Compare Barrington's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $506 |
| 2 | Charleston | $720 |
| 3 | Pekin | $720 |
| 4 | Quincy | $730 |
| 5 | Macomb | $740 |
| 6 | Danville | $770 |
| 7 | Dixon | $770 |
| 8 | Marion | $780 |
| 9 | Normal | $790 |
| 10 | Decatur | $800 |
| 11 | Rock Island | $800 |
| 12 | Peoria | $813 |
| 13 | Moline | $820 |
| 14 | Ottawa | $820 |
| 15 | Rantoul | $830 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,340 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,340 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,340 |
| 4 | Barrington (this page) | $2,340 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $2,240 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $2,240 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $2,210 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $2,155 |
| 9 | Naperville | $2,113 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $2,110 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $2,110 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $2,100 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $2,070 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $2,060 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $2,050 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Barrington.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Barrington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palatine, IL | 8.5 mi | $1,660 | $-680 (-29%) |
| Streamwood, IL | 8.7 mi | $2,110 | $-230 (-10%) |
| Carpentersville, IL | 9 mi | $1,640 | $-700 (-30%) |
| Schaumburg, IL | 9.1 mi | $1,947 | $-393 (-17%) |
| West Dundee, IL | 10 mi | $1,550 | $-790 (-34%) |
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 11.5 mi | $1,730 | $-610 (-26%) |
| Lake in the Hills, IL | 11.5 mi | $1,890 | $-450 (-19%) |
| Bartlett, IL | 11.8 mi | $2,070 | $-270 (-12%) |
| Mundelein, IL | 12.1 mi | $1,770 | $-570 (-24%) |
| Roselle, IL | 12.6 mi | $1,820 | $-520 (-22%) |
| Crystal Lake, IL | 12.7 mi | $1,590 | $-750 (-32%) |
| Elgin, IL | 13.1 mi | $1,730 | $-610 (-26%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Barrington — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Barrington?
As of September 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Barrington, Illinois is $2,340 per month. This is +12% below the citywide median of $2,666.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Barrington?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $93,600 ($7,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $45.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Barrington expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Barrington's 1-bedroom median of $2,340 is +68% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 91th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Barrington rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 136 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Barrington ranks #133 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Barrington?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Palatine ($1,660), Streamwood ($2,110), Carpentersville ($1,640).