2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Brookfield, IL
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Brookfield, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $1,864 and +8% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 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 | $2,325 |
| 14 | Romeoville | $2,310 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $2,310 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Brookfield.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Brookfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Grange Park, IL | 1.9 mi | $1,710 | +$180 (+12%) |
| Broadview, IL | 2.3 mi | $1,400 | $-130 (-8%) |
| La Grange, IL | 3.3 mi | $1,720 | +$190 (+12%) |
| Forest Park, IL | 3.5 mi | $1,650 | +$120 (+8%) |
| Berwyn, IL | 3.9 mi | $1,600 | +$70 (+5%) |
| Oak Park, IL | 5.6 mi | $2,030 | +$500 (+33%) |
| Cicero, IL | 6.1 mi | $1,460 | $-70 (-5%) |
| Elmwood Park, IL | 7.2 mi | $1,670 | +$140 (+9%) |
| Willowbrook, IL | 8 mi | $2,110 | +$580 (+38%) |
| Elmhurst, IL | 8.1 mi | $2,310 | +$780 (+51%) |
| Westmont, IL | 8.9 mi | $1,840 | +$310 (+20%) |
| Chicago Ridge, IL | 9.7 mi | $1,460 | $-70 (-5%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Brookfield — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Brookfield?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Brookfield, Illinois is $1,530 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $1,864.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Brookfield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $61,200 ($5,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Brookfield expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Brookfield's 2-bedroom median of $1,530 is +8% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 42th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Brookfield rank for 2-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 2-bedroom data, Brookfield ranks #55 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Brookfield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Broadview ($1,400), Cicero ($1,460), Chicago Ridge ($1,460).