1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Dolton, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Dolton, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +27% lower than the citywide median of $2,337 and +23% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Dolton
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 Dolton
Compare Dolton'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Dolton.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Dolton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale, IL | 2.8 mi | $1,280 | $-430 (-25%) |
| Calumet City, IL | 3.4 mi | $1,270 | $-440 (-26%) |
| Lansing, IL | 5.5 mi | $1,360 | $-350 (-20%) |
| Blue Island, IL | 6 mi | $1,190 | $-520 (-30%) |
| Homewood, IL | 6.6 mi | $1,510 | $-200 (-12%) |
| Munster, IN | 8.7 mi | $1,190 | $-520 (-30%) |
| Midlothian, IL | 9.5 mi | $1,300 | $-410 (-24%) |
| Evergreen Park, IL | 9.6 mi | $1,430 | $-280 (-16%) |
| Alsip, IL | 10 mi | $1,230 | $-480 (-28%) |
| East Chicago, IN | 10.1 mi | $770 | $-940 (-55%) |
| Highland, IN | 11.3 mi | $1,140 | $-570 (-33%) |
| Park Forest, IL | 12 mi | $1,630 | $-80 (-5%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Dolton — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Dolton?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Dolton, Illinois is $1,710 per month. This is +27% below the citywide median of $2,337.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Dolton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $68,400 ($5,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $32.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Dolton expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Dolton's 1-bedroom median of $1,710 is +23% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 70th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Dolton rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Dolton ranks #92 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Dolton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Riverdale ($1,280), Calumet City ($1,270), Lansing ($1,360).