1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bolingbrook, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Bolingbrook, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $2,693 and +48% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Bolingbrook
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 Bolingbrook
Compare Bolingbrook's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rantoul | $646 |
| 2 | Round Lake Beach | $650 |
| 3 | Charleston | $720 |
| 4 | Pekin | $720 |
| 5 | Quincy | $730 |
| 6 | Macomb | $740 |
| 7 | Danville | $770 |
| 8 | Dixon | $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 (this page) | $2,060 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $2,050 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Bolingbrook.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Bolingbrook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romeoville, IL | 3.7 mi | $2,050 | $-10 (0%) |
| Woodridge, IL | 6.1 mi | $1,690 | $-370 (-18%) |
| Lisle, IL | 7.4 mi | $1,830 | $-230 (-11%) |
| Lockport, IL | 7.6 mi | $1,670 | $-390 (-19%) |
| Joliet, IL | 9.5 mi | $1,420 | $-640 (-31%) |
| Darien, IL | 9.8 mi | $1,960 | $-100 (-5%) |
| Plainfield, IL | 10.3 mi | $2,155 | +$95 (+5%) |
| Warrenville, IL | 10.6 mi | $1,910 | $-150 (-7%) |
| Downers Grove, IL | 10.6 mi | $1,840 | $-220 (-11%) |
| Wheaton, IL | 11.9 mi | $1,900 | $-160 (-8%) |
| Westmont, IL | 12.1 mi | $1,630 | $-430 (-21%) |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 12.9 mi | $1,430 | $-630 (-31%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Bolingbrook — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Bolingbrook?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Bolingbrook, Illinois is $2,060 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $2,693.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Bolingbrook?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $82,400 ($6,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bolingbrook expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bolingbrook's 1-bedroom median of $2,060 is +48% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 84th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bolingbrook rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Bolingbrook ranks #128 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Bolingbrook?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Romeoville ($2,050), Woodridge ($1,690), Lisle ($1,830).