2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bolingbrook, IL
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Bolingbrook, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +16% lower than the citywide median of $2,759 and +40% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $670 |
| 2 | Dixon | $870 |
| 3 | Pekin | $920 |
| 4 | Charleston | $930 |
| 5 | Quincy | $950 |
| 6 | Macomb | $960 |
| 7 | Peoria Heights | $980 |
| 8 | Rantoul | $980 |
| 9 | Rock Island | $990 |
| 10 | Decatur | $995 |
| 11 | Danville | $1,010 |
| 12 | Moline | $1,010 |
| 13 | Normal | $1,010 |
| 14 | Savoy | $1,010 |
| 15 | Pontoon Beach | $1,014 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,640 |
| 2 | Deerfield | $2,640 |
| 3 | Barrington | $2,640 |
| 4 | Wilmette | $2,530 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $2,530 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $2,490 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $2,455 |
| 8 | Naperville | $2,388 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $2,380 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $2,380 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $2,370 |
| 12 | Bartlett | $2,340 |
| 13 | Bolingbrook (this page) | $2,325 |
| 14 | Romeoville | $2,310 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $2,310 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Bolingbrook.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Bolingbrook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romeoville, IL | 3.7 mi | $2,310 | $-15 (-1%) |
| Woodridge, IL | 6.1 mi | $1,910 | $-415 (-18%) |
| Lisle, IL | 7.4 mi | $2,070 | $-255 (-11%) |
| Lockport, IL | 7.6 mi | $1,890 | $-435 (-19%) |
| Joliet, IL | 9.5 mi | $1,600 | $-725 (-31%) |
| Darien, IL | 9.8 mi | $2,210 | $-115 (-5%) |
| Plainfield, IL | 10.3 mi | $2,455 | +$130 (+6%) |
| Warrenville, IL | 10.6 mi | $2,160 | $-165 (-7%) |
| Downers Grove, IL | 10.6 mi | $2,080 | $-245 (-11%) |
| Wheaton, IL | 11.9 mi | $2,145 | $-180 (-8%) |
| Westmont, IL | 12.1 mi | $1,840 | $-485 (-21%) |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 12.9 mi | $1,620 | $-705 (-30%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Bolingbrook — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Bolingbrook?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Bolingbrook, Illinois is $2,325 per month. This is +16% below the citywide median of $2,759.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Bolingbrook?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $93,000 ($7,750/month gross), which works out to roughly $44.71/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bolingbrook expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bolingbrook's 2-bedroom median of $2,325 is +40% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 80th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bolingbrook rank for 2-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 2-bedroom data, Bolingbrook ranks #130 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Bolingbrook?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Romeoville ($2,310), Woodridge ($1,910), Lisle ($2,070).