2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Buffalo Grove, IL
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Buffalo Grove, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +5% higher than the citywide median of $2,413 and +53% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 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 (this page) | $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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Buffalo Grove.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Buffalo Grove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling, IL | 3.9 mi | $1,900 | $-630 (-25%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 4.7 mi | $2,380 | $-150 (-6%) |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 5.6 mi | $2,035 | $-495 (-20%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 5.9 mi | $2,640 | +$110 (+4%) |
| Palatine, IL | 6.5 mi | $1,875 | $-655 (-26%) |
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 7.6 mi | $1,950 | $-580 (-23%) |
| Northbrook, IL | 8.7 mi | $2,370 | $-160 (-6%) |
| Mundelein, IL | 8.8 mi | $2,000 | $-530 (-21%) |
| Libertyville, IL | 8.9 mi | $2,070 | $-460 (-18%) |
| Lake Bluff, IL | 10.7 mi | $2,100 | $-430 (-17%) |
| Highland Park, IL | 11 mi | $2,490 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 11.2 mi | $1,960 | $-570 (-23%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Buffalo Grove — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Buffalo Grove?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is $2,530 per month. This is +5% higher than the citywide median of $2,413.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Buffalo Grove?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $101,200 ($8,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $48.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Buffalo Grove expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Buffalo Grove's 2-bedroom median of $2,530 is +53% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 86th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Buffalo Grove rank for 2-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 2-bedroom data, Buffalo Grove ranks #138 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Buffalo Grove?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Wheeling ($1,900), Vernon Hills ($2,380), Arlington Heights ($2,035).