1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Deerfield, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Deerfield, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +16% lower than the citywide median of $2,789 and +68% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Deerfield
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 Deerfield
Compare Deerfield's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $511 |
| 2 | Round Lake Beach | $650 |
| 3 | Charleston | $720 |
| 4 | Pekin | $720 |
| 5 | Quincy | $730 |
| 6 | East Peoria | $740 |
| 7 | Danville | $770 |
| 8 | Dixon | $770 |
| 9 | Peoria Heights | $770 |
| 10 | Marion | $780 |
| 11 | Normal | $790 |
| 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 (this page) | $2,340 |
| 4 | Wilmette | $2,240 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $2,240 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $2,210 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $2,155 |
| 8 | Naperville | $2,113 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $2,110 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $2,110 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $2,100 |
| 12 | Bolingbrook | $2,060 |
| 13 | Romeoville | $2,050 |
| 14 | Elmhurst | $2,050 |
| 15 | Geneva | $2,040 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Deerfield.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Deerfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northbrook, IL | 4 mi | $2,100 | $-240 (-10%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 4.3 mi | $1,680 | $-660 (-28%) |
| Lake Forest, IL | 4.4 mi | $2,340 | — |
| Highland Park, IL | 5.1 mi | $2,210 | $-130 (-6%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 5.9 mi | $2,240 | $-100 (-4%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 7 mi | $2,110 | $-230 (-10%) |
| Lake Bluff, IL | 7.7 mi | $1,860 | $-480 (-21%) |
| Glenview, IL | 7.9 mi | $1,840 | $-500 (-21%) |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 9.3 mi | $1,800 | $-540 (-23%) |
| Libertyville, IL | 9.8 mi | $1,830 | $-510 (-22%) |
| Morton Grove, IL | 11 mi | $2,340 | — |
| Des Plaines, IL | 11.1 mi | $1,465 | $-875 (-37%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Deerfield — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Deerfield?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Deerfield, Illinois is $2,340 per month. This is +16% below the citywide median of $2,789.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Deerfield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $93,600 ($7,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $45.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Deerfield expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Deerfield's 1-bedroom median of $2,340 is +68% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 92th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Deerfield rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 137 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Deerfield ranks #135 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Deerfield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Northbrook ($2,100), Wheeling ($1,680), Highland Park ($2,210).