1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Brookfield, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Brookfield, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $1,828 and +3% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Brookfield
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 Brookfield
Compare Brookfield'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 | $2,060 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $2,050 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Brookfield.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Brookfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Grange Park, IL | 1.9 mi | $1,510 | +$150 (+11%) |
| Broadview, IL | 2.3 mi | $1,240 | $-120 (-9%) |
| La Grange, IL | 3.3 mi | $1,520 | +$160 (+12%) |
| Forest Park, IL | 3.5 mi | $1,460 | +$100 (+7%) |
| Berwyn, IL | 3.9 mi | $1,420 | +$60 (+4%) |
| Oak Park, IL | 5.6 mi | $1,797 | +$437 (+32%) |
| Cicero, IL | 6.1 mi | $1,290 | $-70 (-5%) |
| Elmwood Park, IL | 7.2 mi | $1,480 | +$120 (+9%) |
| Willowbrook, IL | 8 mi | $1,870 | +$510 (+38%) |
| Elmhurst, IL | 8.1 mi | $2,050 | +$690 (+51%) |
| Westmont, IL | 8.9 mi | $1,630 | +$270 (+20%) |
| Chicago Ridge, IL | 9.7 mi | $1,290 | $-70 (-5%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Brookfield — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Brookfield?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Brookfield, Illinois is $1,360 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $1,828.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Brookfield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,400 ($4,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Brookfield expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Brookfield's 1-bedroom median of $1,360 is +3% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 48th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Brookfield rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Brookfield ranks #56 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Brookfield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Broadview ($1,240), Cicero ($1,290), Chicago Ridge ($1,290).