1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Cicero, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Cicero, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +5% higher than the citywide median of $1,229 and +8% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Cicero
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 Cicero
Compare Cicero'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? 1 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Cicero.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Cicero |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berwyn, IL | 2.2 mi | $1,420 | +$130 (+10%) |
| Oak Park, IL | 4 mi | $1,797 | +$507 (+39%) |
| Forest Park, IL | 4.4 mi | $1,460 | +$170 (+13%) |
| Brookfield, IL | 6.1 mi | $1,360 | +$70 (+5%) |
| Chicago, IL | 6.5 mi | $1,705 | +$415 (+32%) |
| Elmwood Park, IL | 6.6 mi | $1,480 | +$190 (+15%) |
| Broadview, IL | 6.8 mi | $1,240 | $-50 (-4%) |
| La Grange Park, IL | 7.9 mi | $1,510 | +$220 (+17%) |
| Oak Lawn, IL | 8.6 mi | $1,440 | +$150 (+12%) |
| La Grange, IL | 8.6 mi | $1,520 | +$230 (+18%) |
| Evergreen Park, IL | 8.9 mi | $1,430 | +$140 (+11%) |
| Chicago Ridge, IL | 9.4 mi | $1,290 | — |
1-Bedroom rent in Cicero — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Cicero?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Cicero, Illinois is $1,290 per month. This is +5% higher than the citywide median of $1,229.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Cicero?
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 Cicero expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Cicero'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 Cicero rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Cicero ranks #49 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Cicero?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Broadview ($1,240).