1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Elmwood Park, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Elmwood Park, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +11% lower than the citywide median of $1,671 and +6% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Elmwood Park
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 Elmwood Park
Compare Elmwood Park'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 Elmwood Park.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Elmwood Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park, IL | 2.7 mi | $1,797 | +$317 (+21%) |
| Forest Park, IL | 3.9 mi | $1,460 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Broadview, IL | 5.6 mi | $1,240 | $-240 (-16%) |
| Berwyn, IL | 6.1 mi | $1,420 | $-60 (-4%) |
| Cicero, IL | 6.6 mi | $1,290 | $-190 (-13%) |
| Brookfield, IL | 7.2 mi | $1,360 | $-120 (-8%) |
| La Grange Park, IL | 7.7 mi | $1,510 | +$30 (+2%) |
| Morton Grove, IL | 8.4 mi | $2,340 | +$860 (+58%) |
| Des Plaines, IL | 8.8 mi | $1,465 | $-15 (-1%) |
| Skokie, IL | 9 mi | $1,640 | +$160 (+11%) |
| Elmhurst, IL | 9.4 mi | $2,050 | +$570 (+39%) |
| Chicago, IL | 9.8 mi | $1,705 | +$225 (+15%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Elmwood Park — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Elmwood Park?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Elmwood Park, Illinois is $1,480 per month. This is +11% below the citywide median of $1,671.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Elmwood Park?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $59,200 ($4,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Elmwood Park expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Elmwood Park's 1-bedroom median of $1,480 is +6% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 56th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Elmwood Park rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Elmwood Park ranks #71 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Elmwood Park?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Forest Park ($1,460), Broadview ($1,240), Berwyn ($1,420).