1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Chicago Ridge, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Chicago Ridge, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +15% lower than the citywide median of $1,519 and +8% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Chicago Ridge
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 Chicago Ridge
Compare Chicago Ridge'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 Chicago Ridge.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Chicago Ridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Lawn, IL | 2 mi | $1,440 | +$150 (+12%) |
| Alsip, IL | 3.6 mi | $1,230 | $-60 (-5%) |
| Evergreen Park, IL | 5.4 mi | $1,430 | +$140 (+11%) |
| Midlothian, IL | 5.6 mi | $1,300 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Orland Park, IL | 6.5 mi | $1,590 | +$300 (+23%) |
| Blue Island, IL | 7.5 mi | $1,190 | $-100 (-8%) |
| La Grange, IL | 8.5 mi | $1,520 | +$230 (+18%) |
| Berwyn, IL | 9.2 mi | $1,420 | +$130 (+10%) |
| Cicero, IL | 9.4 mi | $1,290 | — |
| Brookfield, IL | 9.7 mi | $1,360 | +$70 (+5%) |
| Willowbrook, IL | 10.7 mi | $1,870 | +$580 (+45%) |
| Riverdale, IL | 10.7 mi | $1,280 | $-10 (-1%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Chicago Ridge — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Chicago Ridge?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Chicago Ridge, Illinois is $1,290 per month. This is +15% below the citywide median of $1,519.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Chicago Ridge?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $51,600 ($4,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Chicago Ridge expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Chicago Ridge's 1-bedroom median of $1,290 is +8% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 43th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Chicago Ridge rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Chicago Ridge ranks #48 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Chicago Ridge?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Alsip ($1,230), Blue Island ($1,190), Riverdale ($1,280).