2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Chicago Ridge, IL
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Chicago Ridge, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +5% lower than the citywide median of $1,544 and +12% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $645 |
| 2 | Dixon | $870 |
| 3 | Pekin | $920 |
| 4 | Charleston | $930 |
| 5 | East Peoria | $940 |
| 6 | Quincy | $950 |
| 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 | Marion | $1,020 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,640 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,640 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $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 | Bolingbrook | $2,325 |
| 13 | Romeoville | $2,310 |
| 14 | Elmhurst | $2,310 |
| 15 | Geneva | $2,300 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Chicago Ridge.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Chicago Ridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worth, IL | 1.3 mi | $1,490 | +$30 (+2%) |
| Oak Lawn, IL | 2 mi | $1,630 | +$170 (+12%) |
| Alsip, IL | 3.6 mi | $1,390 | $-70 (-5%) |
| Evergreen Park, IL | 5.4 mi | $1,620 | +$160 (+11%) |
| Orland Park, IL | 6.5 mi | $1,800 | +$340 (+23%) |
| Blue Island, IL | 7.5 mi | $1,340 | $-120 (-8%) |
| La Grange, IL | 8.5 mi | $1,720 | +$260 (+18%) |
| Berwyn, IL | 9.2 mi | $1,600 | +$140 (+10%) |
| Cicero, IL | 9.4 mi | $1,460 | — |
| Brookfield, IL | 9.7 mi | $1,530 | +$70 (+5%) |
| Willowbrook, IL | 10.7 mi | $2,110 | +$650 (+45%) |
| Riverdale, IL | 10.7 mi | $1,440 | $-20 (-1%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Chicago Ridge — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Chicago Ridge?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Chicago Ridge, Illinois is $1,460 per month. This is +5% below the citywide median of $1,544.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Chicago Ridge?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $58,400 ($4,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Chicago Ridge expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Chicago Ridge's 2-bedroom median of $1,460 is +12% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 37th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Chicago Ridge rank for 2-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 137 cities in Illinois with 2-bedroom data, Chicago Ridge ranks #46 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Chicago Ridge?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Alsip ($1,390), Blue Island ($1,340), Riverdale ($1,440).