2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Highland Park, IL
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Highland Park, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +16% lower than the citywide median of $2,980 and +50% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Highland 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 Highland Park
Compare Highland Park's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rantoul | $762 |
| 2 | Dixon | $870 |
| 3 | Pekin | $920 |
| 4 | Charleston | $930 |
| 5 | Quincy | $950 |
| 6 | Macomb | $960 |
| 7 | Rock Island | $990 |
| 8 | Decatur | $995 |
| 9 | Carbondale | $1,010 |
| 10 | Danville | $1,010 |
| 11 | Moline | $1,010 |
| 12 | Normal | $1,010 |
| 13 | Savoy | $1,010 |
| 14 | Pontoon Beach | $1,014 |
| 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 | Barrington | $2,640 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $2,530 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $2,530 |
| 7 | Highland Park (this page) | $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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Highland Park.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Highland Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northbrook, IL | 4.9 mi | $2,370 | $-120 (-5%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 5.1 mi | $2,640 | +$150 (+6%) |
| Lake Forest, IL | 5.3 mi | $2,640 | +$150 (+6%) |
| Glenview, IL | 7.7 mi | $2,080 | $-410 (-16%) |
| Lake Bluff, IL | 7.8 mi | $2,100 | $-390 (-16%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 8.9 mi | $1,900 | $-590 (-24%) |
| Wilmette, IL | 9.5 mi | $2,530 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Morton Grove, IL | 10 mi | $2,640 | +$150 (+6%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 11 mi | $2,530 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 11.1 mi | $2,380 | $-110 (-4%) |
| Skokie, IL | 11.3 mi | $1,855 | $-635 (-26%) |
| Libertyville, IL | 12.5 mi | $2,070 | $-420 (-17%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Highland Park — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Highland Park?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Highland Park, Illinois is $2,490 per month. This is +16% below the citywide median of $2,980.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Highland Park?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $99,600 ($8,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $47.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Highland Park expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Highland Park's 2-bedroom median of $2,490 is +50% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 85th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Highland Park rank for 2-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 2-bedroom data, Highland Park ranks #136 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Highland Park?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Northbrook ($2,370), Glenview ($2,080), Lake Bluff ($2,100).