2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Darien, IL
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Darien, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +2% higher than the citywide median of $2,171 and +34% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Darien
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 Darien
Compare Darien'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 | $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 Darien.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Darien |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmont, IL | 3.4 mi | $1,840 | $-370 (-17%) |
| Willowbrook, IL | 3.6 mi | $2,110 | $-100 (-5%) |
| Woodridge, IL | 4.2 mi | $1,910 | $-300 (-14%) |
| Downers Grove, IL | 5.3 mi | $2,080 | $-130 (-6%) |
| Lisle, IL | 7.7 mi | $2,070 | $-140 (-6%) |
| La Grange, IL | 8 mi | $1,720 | $-490 (-22%) |
| Lombard, IL | 9.2 mi | $2,150 | $-60 (-3%) |
| La Grange Park, IL | 9.5 mi | $1,710 | $-500 (-23%) |
| Bolingbrook, IL | 9.8 mi | $2,325 | +$115 (+5%) |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 9.9 mi | $1,620 | $-590 (-27%) |
| Brookfield, IL | 10.7 mi | $1,530 | $-680 (-31%) |
| Elmhurst, IL | 10.8 mi | $2,310 | +$100 (+5%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Darien — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Darien?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Darien, Illinois is $2,210 per month. This is +2% higher than the citywide median of $2,171.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Darien?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $88,400 ($7,367/month gross), which works out to roughly $42.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Darien expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Darien's 2-bedroom median of $2,210 is +34% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 77th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Darien rank for 2-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 2-bedroom data, Darien ranks #125 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Darien?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Westmont ($1,840), Willowbrook ($2,110), Woodridge ($1,910).