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Bradley

Pop. 15,325·84th most expensive in Illinois·Rental market data updated monthly for Bradley, IL
Median rent (all units)
$1,544/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.8%
vs US Median
-$421
Rising (Monthly)
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Bradley · $1,544
More affordable than 71% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
27% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,544/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$62,000/yr
Local median income
$67,420/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Bradley's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$890
1 BR
$990
2 BR
$1,300
3 BR
$1,720
4 BR+
$1,730
Research median
$1,300/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: March 21, 2026

Annual cost
$18,528/yr
At $1,544/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bradley, IL is majority owner-occupied, 20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,325
Median income
$67,420
Median age
34.7
Renters
35.6%
Age distribution
20.7%
29.6%
23.8%
15.1%
Under 1820.7%
18–3429.6%
35–5423.8%
55–6410.8%
65+15.1%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
80.2%
White80.2%
Black6.9%
Hispanic11.5%
Other1%
Education (25+)
31.1%
42.6%
20.7%
No HS diploma5.6%
HS diploma31.1%
Some college42.6%
Bachelor's+20.7%
Housing tenure
64.4%
35.6%
Owner64.4%
Renter35.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Bradley, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,958 → $67,420
up 16.3%
Population
15,236 → 15,325
up 0.6%
Renter share
34.4% → 35.6%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
15.9% → 20.7%
+4.8 pts
Median age
36 → 34.7
-1.3 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $67,420 today, compared with $57,958 five years earlier. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 15.9% to 20.7%.

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About renting in Bradley, IL

Last updated: March 21, 2026

The median rent in Bradley is $1,544/mo as of March 2026. A studio apartment averages $890/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,300/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $990/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,720/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($67,420/yr), Bradley ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bradley an affordable city for renters?

Bradley is considered affordable for renters. At $1,544/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($67,420/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bradley falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Bradley?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,544/mo in Bradley. The local median household income is $67,420/yr, meaning the typical Bradley household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bradley?

Rent in Bradley has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of March 2026.

How does Bradley rent compare to other cities in Illinois?

Bradley is one of the more affordable cities in Illinois for rent, ranking #84 out of 124 tracked cities at $1,544/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Bradley?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Bradley ($1,544/mo): Kankakee ($1,160/mo), Bourbonnais ($1,511/mo).

What percentage of Bradley residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.6% of Bradley households are renters, while 64.4% are owner-occupied. Bradley leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Bradley rent compare to the national average?

Bradley's median rent of $1,544/mo is $421 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Illinois, it ranks #84 out of 124 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,544/mo, rent takes ~27% of Bradley's median household income ($67,420/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Bradley 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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