2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Barrington, IL
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Barrington, Illinois as of September 2026. That's +1% lower than the citywide median of $2,666 and +59% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $639 |
| 2 | Dixon | $870 |
| 3 | Pekin | $920 |
| 4 | Charleston | $930 |
| 5 | Quincy | $950 |
| 6 | Macomb | $960 |
| 7 | Rantoul | $980 |
| 8 | Rock Island | $990 |
| 9 | Decatur | $995 |
| 10 | Danville | $1,010 |
| 11 | Moline | $1,010 |
| 12 | Normal | $1,010 |
| 13 | Savoy | $1,010 |
| 14 | Pontoon Beach | $1,014 |
| 15 | Marion | $1,020 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,640 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,640 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,640 |
| 4 | Barrington (this page) | $2,640 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $2,530 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $2,530 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $2,490 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $2,455 |
| 9 | Naperville | $2,388 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $2,380 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $2,380 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $2,370 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $2,340 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $2,325 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $2,310 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Barrington.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Barrington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palatine, IL | 8.5 mi | $1,875 | $-765 (-29%) |
| Streamwood, IL | 8.7 mi | $2,380 | $-260 (-10%) |
| Carpentersville, IL | 9 mi | $1,850 | $-790 (-30%) |
| Schaumburg, IL | 9.1 mi | $2,197 | $-443 (-17%) |
| West Dundee, IL | 10 mi | $1,750 | $-890 (-34%) |
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 11.5 mi | $1,950 | $-690 (-26%) |
| Lake in the Hills, IL | 11.5 mi | $2,130 | $-510 (-19%) |
| Bartlett, IL | 11.8 mi | $2,340 | $-300 (-11%) |
| Mundelein, IL | 12.1 mi | $2,000 | $-640 (-24%) |
| Roselle, IL | 12.6 mi | $2,050 | $-590 (-22%) |
| Crystal Lake, IL | 12.7 mi | $1,790 | $-850 (-32%) |
| Elgin, IL | 13.1 mi | $1,953 | $-687 (-26%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Barrington — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Barrington?
As of September 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Barrington, Illinois is $2,640 per month. This is +1% below the citywide median of $2,666.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Barrington?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $105,600 ($8,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $50.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Barrington expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Barrington's 2-bedroom median of $2,640 is +59% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 89th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Barrington rank for 2-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 137 cities in Illinois with 2-bedroom data, Barrington ranks #134 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Barrington?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Palatine ($1,875), Streamwood ($2,380), Carpentersville ($1,850).