1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Batavia, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Batavia, Illinois as of June 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $1,900 and +5% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Batavia
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 Batavia
Compare Batavia's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Round Lake Beach | $650 |
| 2 | Charleston | $720 |
| 3 | Pekin | $720 |
| 4 | Quincy | $730 |
| 5 | East Peoria | $740 |
| 6 | Danville | $770 |
| 7 | Dixon | $770 |
| 8 | Peoria Heights | $770 |
| 9 | Marion | $780 |
| 10 | Normal | $790 |
| 11 | Carbondale | $800 |
| 12 | Decatur | $800 |
| 13 | Rock Island | $800 |
| 14 | Peoria | $813 |
| 15 | Moline | $820 |
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 | $2,070 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $2,060 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $2,050 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Batavia.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Batavia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva, IL | 3.5 mi | $2,040 | +$570 (+39%) |
| Aurora, IL | 6.1 mi | $1,844 | +$374 (+25%) |
| Saint Charles, IL | 6.2 mi | $1,870 | +$400 (+27%) |
| Warrenville, IL | 8.8 mi | $1,910 | +$440 (+30%) |
| Oswego, IL | 10.2 mi | $1,335 | $-135 (-9%) |
| Naperville, IL | 11.6 mi | $2,113 | +$643 (+44%) |
| Bartlett, IL | 11.9 mi | $2,070 | +$600 (+41%) |
| Wheaton, IL | 13.1 mi | $1,900 | +$430 (+29%) |
| Elgin, IL | 13.2 mi | $1,730 | +$260 (+18%) |
| Carol Stream, IL | 13.3 mi | $1,670 | +$200 (+14%) |
| Streamwood, IL | 15.2 mi | $2,110 | +$640 (+44%) |
| Lisle, IL | 15.8 mi | $1,830 | +$360 (+24%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Batavia — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Batavia?
As of June 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Batavia, Illinois is $1,470 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $1,900.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Batavia?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $58,800 ($4,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Batavia expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Batavia's 1-bedroom median of $1,470 is +5% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 55th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Batavia rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 139 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Batavia ranks #70 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Batavia?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Oswego ($1,335).