1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Danville, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Danville, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +11% lower than the citywide median of $867 and +45% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Danville
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 Danville
Compare Danville'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 (this page) | $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 Danville.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Danville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rantoul, IL | 37.8 mi | $646 | $-124 (-16%) |
| Urbana, IL | 37.8 mi | $875 | +$105 (+14%) |
| Savoy, IL | 43.2 mi | $850 | +$80 (+10%) |
| Champaign, IL | 44.1 mi | $1,040 | +$270 (+35%) |
| West Lafayette, IN | 50.6 mi | $970 | +$200 (+26%) |
| Crawfordsville, IN | 51.5 mi | $754 | $-16 (-2%) |
| Terre Haute, IN | 52 mi | $810 | +$40 (+5%) |
| Charleston, IL | 56 mi | $720 | $-50 (-6%) |
| Lafayette, IN | 56.8 mi | $948 | +$178 (+23%) |
| Kankakee, IL | 69.5 mi | $870 | +$100 (+13%) |
| Bourbonnais, IL | 74.2 mi | $1,070 | +$300 (+39%) |
| Delphi, IN | 76.3 mi | $820 | +$50 (+6%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Danville — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Danville?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Danville, Illinois is $770 per month. This is +11% below the citywide median of $867.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Danville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $30,800 ($2,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Danville expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Danville's 1-bedroom median of $770 is +45% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 4th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Danville rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Danville ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Danville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Rantoul ($646), Crawfordsville ($754), Charleston ($720).