1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Elk Grove Village, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Elk Grove Village, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +2% lower than the citywide median of $1,781 and +25% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Elk Grove Village
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 Elk Grove Village
Compare Elk Grove Village'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 Elk Grove Village.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Elk Grove Village |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 4.4 mi | $1,730 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 5.6 mi | $1,800 | +$60 (+3%) |
| Addison, IL | 5.6 mi | $1,400 | $-340 (-20%) |
| Schaumburg, IL | 6.2 mi | $1,947 | +$207 (+12%) |
| Roselle, IL | 6.7 mi | $1,820 | +$80 (+5%) |
| Des Plaines, IL | 7.1 mi | $1,465 | $-275 (-16%) |
| Bloomingdale, IL | 7.7 mi | $1,780 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Glendale Heights, IL | 8.3 mi | $1,780 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Palatine, IL | 8.3 mi | $1,660 | $-80 (-5%) |
| Elmhurst, IL | 8.6 mi | $2,050 | +$310 (+18%) |
| Lombard, IL | 9.5 mi | $1,900 | +$160 (+9%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 9.9 mi | $1,680 | $-60 (-3%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Elk Grove Village — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Elk Grove Village?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Elk Grove Village, Illinois is $1,740 per month. This is +2% below the citywide median of $1,781.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Elk Grove Village?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $69,600 ($5,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $33.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Elk Grove Village expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Elk Grove Village's 1-bedroom median of $1,740 is +25% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 71th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Elk Grove Village rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Elk Grove Village ranks #96 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Elk Grove Village?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Rolling Meadows ($1,730), Addison ($1,400), Des Plaines ($1,465).