2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Franklin Park, IL
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Franklin Park, Illinois as of March 2026. That's +7% lower than the citywide median of $1,550 and +13% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Franklin 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 Franklin Park
Compare Franklin Park's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $650 |
| 2 | Dixon | $870 |
| 3 | Pekin | $920 |
| 4 | Charleston | $930 |
| 5 | East Peoria | $940 |
| 6 | Quincy | $950 |
| 7 | Macomb | $960 |
| 8 | Peoria Heights | $980 |
| 9 | Rantoul | $980 |
| 10 | Rock Island | $990 |
| 11 | Decatur | $995 |
| 12 | Danville | $1,010 |
| 13 | Moline | $1,010 |
| 14 | Normal | $1,010 |
| 15 | Savoy | $1,010 |
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 | Barrington | $2,640 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $2,530 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $2,530 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $2,490 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $2,455 |
| 9 | Naperville | $2,388 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $2,380 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $2,380 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $2,370 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $2,340 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $2,325 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $2,310 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Franklin Park.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Franklin Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst, IL | 4.9 mi | $2,310 | +$870 (+60%) |
| Des Plaines, IL | 5.3 mi | $1,655 | +$215 (+15%) |
| Elmwood Park, IL | 5.4 mi | $1,670 | +$230 (+16%) |
| Broadview, IL | 5.9 mi | $1,400 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Forest Park, IL | 6.8 mi | $1,650 | +$210 (+15%) |
| Oak Park, IL | 7.3 mi | $2,030 | +$590 (+41%) |
| La Grange Park, IL | 7.4 mi | $1,710 | +$270 (+19%) |
| Brookfield, IL | 8.2 mi | $1,530 | +$90 (+6%) |
| Addison, IL | 9.2 mi | $1,580 | +$140 (+10%) |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 9.2 mi | $1,960 | +$520 (+36%) |
| Berwyn, IL | 9.6 mi | $1,196 | $-244 (-17%) |
| Morton Grove, IL | 9.7 mi | $2,640 | +$1,200 (+83%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Franklin Park — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Franklin Park?
As of March 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Franklin Park, Illinois is $1,440 per month. This is +7% below the citywide median of $1,550.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Franklin Park?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $57,600 ($4,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Franklin Park expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Franklin Park's 2-bedroom median of $1,440 is +13% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 37th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Franklin Park rank for 2-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 158 cities in Illinois with 2-bedroom data, Franklin Park ranks #59 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Franklin Park?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Broadview ($1,400), Berwyn ($1,196).