1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Buffalo Grove, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Buffalo Grove, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +7% lower than the citywide median of $2,403 and +61% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Buffalo Grove
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 Buffalo Grove
Compare Buffalo Grove's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $511 |
| 2 | Round Lake Beach | $650 |
| 3 | Charleston | $720 |
| 4 | Pekin | $720 |
| 5 | Quincy | $730 |
| 6 | East Peoria | $740 |
| 7 | Danville | $770 |
| 8 | Dixon | $770 |
| 9 | Peoria Heights | $770 |
| 10 | Marion | $780 |
| 11 | Normal | $790 |
| 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 | Wilmette | $2,240 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove (this page) | $2,240 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $2,210 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $2,155 |
| 8 | Naperville | $2,113 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $2,110 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $2,110 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $2,100 |
| 12 | Bolingbrook | $2,060 |
| 13 | Romeoville | $2,050 |
| 14 | Elmhurst | $2,050 |
| 15 | Geneva | $2,040 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Buffalo Grove.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Buffalo Grove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling, IL | 3.9 mi | $1,680 | $-560 (-25%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 4.7 mi | $2,110 | $-130 (-6%) |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 5.6 mi | $1,800 | $-440 (-20%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 5.9 mi | $2,340 | +$100 (+4%) |
| Palatine, IL | 6.5 mi | $1,660 | $-580 (-26%) |
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 7.6 mi | $1,730 | $-510 (-23%) |
| Lake Forest, IL | 8.3 mi | $2,340 | +$100 (+4%) |
| Northbrook, IL | 8.7 mi | $2,100 | $-140 (-6%) |
| Mundelein, IL | 8.8 mi | $1,770 | $-470 (-21%) |
| Libertyville, IL | 8.9 mi | $1,830 | $-410 (-18%) |
| Lake Bluff, IL | 10.7 mi | $1,860 | $-380 (-17%) |
| Highland Park, IL | 11 mi | $2,210 | $-30 (-1%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Buffalo Grove — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Buffalo Grove?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is $2,240 per month. This is +7% below the citywide median of $2,403.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Buffalo Grove?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $89,600 ($7,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $43.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Buffalo Grove expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Buffalo Grove's 1-bedroom median of $2,240 is +61% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 90th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Buffalo Grove rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 137 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Buffalo Grove ranks #133 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Buffalo Grove?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Wheeling ($1,680), Vernon Hills ($2,110), Arlington Heights ($1,800).