2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Elmwood Park, IL
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Elmwood Park, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +8% lower than the citywide median of $1,811 and +1% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $645 |
| 2 | Dixon | $870 |
| 3 | Pekin | $920 |
| 4 | Charleston | $930 |
| 5 | East Peoria | $940 |
| 6 | Quincy | $950 |
| 7 | Peoria Heights | $980 |
| 8 | Rantoul | $980 |
| 9 | Rock Island | $990 |
| 10 | Decatur | $995 |
| 11 | Danville | $1,010 |
| 12 | Moline | $1,010 |
| 13 | Normal | $1,010 |
| 14 | Savoy | $1,010 |
| 15 | Marion | $1,020 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,640 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,640 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,640 |
| 4 | Wilmette | $2,530 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $2,530 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $2,490 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $2,455 |
| 8 | Naperville | $2,388 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $2,380 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $2,380 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $2,370 |
| 12 | Bolingbrook | $2,325 |
| 13 | Romeoville | $2,310 |
| 14 | Elmhurst | $2,310 |
| 15 | Geneva | $2,300 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Elmwood Park.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Elmwood Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park, IL | 2.7 mi | $2,030 | +$360 (+22%) |
| Forest Park, IL | 3.9 mi | $1,650 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Broadview, IL | 5.6 mi | $1,400 | $-270 (-16%) |
| Berwyn, IL | 6.1 mi | $1,600 | $-70 (-4%) |
| Cicero, IL | 6.6 mi | $1,460 | $-210 (-13%) |
| Brookfield, IL | 7.2 mi | $1,530 | $-140 (-8%) |
| Morton Grove, IL | 8.4 mi | $2,640 | +$970 (+58%) |
| Des Plaines, IL | 8.8 mi | $1,655 | $-15 (-1%) |
| Skokie, IL | 9 mi | $1,855 | +$185 (+11%) |
| Elmhurst, IL | 9.4 mi | $2,310 | +$640 (+38%) |
| Chicago, IL | 9.8 mi | $1,925 | +$255 (+15%) |
| La Grange, IL | 10.5 mi | $1,720 | +$50 (+3%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Elmwood Park — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Elmwood Park?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Elmwood Park, Illinois is $1,670 per month. This is +8% below the citywide median of $1,811.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Elmwood Park?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $66,800 ($5,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $32.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Elmwood Park expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Elmwood Park's 2-bedroom median of $1,670 is +1% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 50th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Elmwood Park rank for 2-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 137 cities in Illinois with 2-bedroom data, Elmwood Park ranks #68 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Elmwood Park?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Forest Park ($1,650), Broadview ($1,400), Berwyn ($1,600).