1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Herrin, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Herrin, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +8% lower than the citywide median of $938 and +38% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Herrin
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 Herrin
Compare Herrin's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $530 |
| 2 | Round Lake Beach | $650 |
| 3 | Charleston | $720 |
| 4 | Pekin | $720 |
| 5 | Quincy | $730 |
| 6 | Macomb | $740 |
| 7 | Danville | $770 |
| 8 | Dixon | $770 |
| 9 | Peoria Heights | $770 |
| 10 | Marion | $780 |
| 11 | Normal | $790 |
| 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 | Deerfield | $2,340 |
| 3 | Barrington | $2,340 |
| 4 | Wilmette | $2,240 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $2,240 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $2,210 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $2,155 |
| 8 | Naperville | $2,113 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $2,110 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $2,110 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $2,100 |
| 12 | Bartlett | $2,070 |
| 13 | Bolingbrook | $2,060 |
| 14 | Romeoville | $2,050 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $2,050 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Herrin.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Herrin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion, IL | 10.7 mi | $780 | $-80 (-9%) |
| Carbondale, IL | 13.4 mi | $530 | $-330 (-38%) |
| Jackson, MO | 49.5 mi | $930 | +$70 (+8%) |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | 50.2 mi | $800 | $-60 (-7%) |
| Paducah, KY | 58.6 mi | $810 | $-50 (-6%) |
| Shiloh, IL | 77.1 mi | $1,000 | +$140 (+16%) |
| O Fallon, IL | 81.5 mi | $1,170 | +$310 (+36%) |
| Swansea, IL | 82.6 mi | $978 | +$118 (+14%) |
| Belleville, IL | 83.5 mi | $907 | +$47 (+5%) |
| Troy, IL | 84.1 mi | $940 | +$80 (+9%) |
| Fairview Heights, IL | 86 mi | $1,070 | +$210 (+24%) |
| Collinsville, IL | 88.8 mi | $920 | +$60 (+7%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Herrin — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Herrin?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Herrin, Illinois is $860 per month. This is +8% below the citywide median of $938.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Herrin?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $34,400 ($2,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Herrin expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Herrin's 1-bedroom median of $860 is +38% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 9th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Herrin rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Herrin ranks #20 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Herrin?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Marion ($780), Carbondale ($530), Cape Girardeau ($800).