1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Edwardsville, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Edwardsville, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,525 and +25% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Edwardsville
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 Edwardsville
Compare Edwardsville'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 Edwardsville.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Edwardsville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood River, IL | 9.7 mi | $880 | $-170 (-16%) |
| Troy, IL | 10 mi | $940 | $-110 (-10%) |
| Bethalto, IL | 10 mi | $880 | $-170 (-16%) |
| Collinsville, IL | 10.8 mi | $920 | $-130 (-12%) |
| Granite City, IL | 14.4 mi | $880 | $-170 (-16%) |
| Alton, IL | 15.2 mi | $910 | $-140 (-13%) |
| O Fallon, IL | 16 mi | $1,170 | +$120 (+11%) |
| Fairview Heights, IL | 17 mi | $1,070 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Spanish Lake, MO | 18.1 mi | $930 | $-120 (-11%) |
| Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO | 20.1 mi | $960 | $-90 (-9%) |
| Swansea, IL | 20.9 mi | $978 | $-72 (-7%) |
| Shiloh, IL | 22.1 mi | $1,000 | $-50 (-5%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Edwardsville — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Edwardsville?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Edwardsville, Illinois is $1,050 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,525.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Edwardsville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $42,000 ($3,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Edwardsville expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Edwardsville's 1-bedroom median of $1,050 is +25% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 25th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Edwardsville rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Edwardsville ranks #37 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Edwardsville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Wood River ($880), Troy ($940), Bethalto ($880).