1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bartlett, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Bartlett, Illinois as of September 2026. That's +12% lower than the citywide median of $2,365 and +48% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Bartlett
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 Bartlett
Compare Bartlett'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 | $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 (this page) | $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 Bartlett.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Bartlett |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streamwood, IL | 3.3 mi | $2,110 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Carol Stream, IL | 6.9 mi | $1,670 | $-400 (-19%) |
| Saint Charles, IL | 7.3 mi | $1,870 | $-200 (-10%) |
| Roselle, IL | 7.9 mi | $1,820 | $-250 (-12%) |
| Elgin, IL | 8.5 mi | $1,730 | $-340 (-16%) |
| Schaumburg, IL | 9.7 mi | $1,947 | $-123 (-6%) |
| Glendale Heights, IL | 9.7 mi | $1,780 | $-290 (-14%) |
| Wheaton, IL | 10.5 mi | $1,900 | $-170 (-8%) |
| Carpentersville, IL | 11 mi | $1,640 | $-430 (-21%) |
| Warrenville, IL | 11.1 mi | $1,910 | $-160 (-8%) |
| West Dundee, IL | 11.1 mi | $1,550 | $-520 (-25%) |
| Barrington, IL | 11.8 mi | $2,340 | +$270 (+13%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Bartlett — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Bartlett?
As of September 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Bartlett, Illinois is $2,070 per month. This is +12% below the citywide median of $2,365.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Bartlett?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $82,800 ($6,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bartlett expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bartlett's 1-bedroom median of $2,070 is +48% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 84th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bartlett rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 136 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Bartlett ranks #124 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Bartlett?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Carol Stream ($1,670), Saint Charles ($1,870), Roselle ($1,820).