1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Elmhurst, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Elmhurst, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +16% lower than the citywide median of $2,449 and +47% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Elmhurst
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 Elmhurst
Compare Elmhurst'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 Elmhurst.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Elmhurst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison, IL | 5.7 mi | $1,400 | $-650 (-32%) |
| Lombard, IL | 5.7 mi | $1,900 | $-150 (-7%) |
| Broadview, IL | 6.5 mi | $1,240 | $-810 (-40%) |
| La Grange Park, IL | 6.5 mi | $1,510 | $-540 (-26%) |
| Westmont, IL | 7.4 mi | $1,630 | $-420 (-20%) |
| Brookfield, IL | 8.1 mi | $1,360 | $-690 (-34%) |
| Downers Grove, IL | 8.2 mi | $1,840 | $-210 (-10%) |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 8.6 mi | $1,430 | $-620 (-30%) |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 8.6 mi | $1,740 | $-310 (-15%) |
| Des Plaines, IL | 8.7 mi | $1,465 | $-585 (-29%) |
| Forest Park, IL | 8.8 mi | $1,460 | $-590 (-29%) |
| La Grange, IL | 9.2 mi | $1,520 | $-530 (-26%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Elmhurst — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Elmhurst?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Elmhurst, Illinois is $2,050 per month. This is +16% below the citywide median of $2,449.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Elmhurst?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $82,000 ($6,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Elmhurst expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Elmhurst's 1-bedroom median of $2,050 is +47% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 84th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Elmhurst rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Elmhurst ranks #126 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Elmhurst?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Addison ($1,400), Lombard ($1,900), Broadview ($1,240).