1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Highwood, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Highwood, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $2,332 and +37% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Highwood
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 Highwood
Compare Highwood'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? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Highwood.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Highwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park, IL | 1.5 mi | $2,210 | +$300 (+16%) |
| Lake Forest, IL | 4.1 mi | $2,340 | +$430 (+23%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 5 mi | $2,340 | +$430 (+23%) |
| Northbrook, IL | 6 mi | $2,100 | +$190 (+10%) |
| Lake Bluff, IL | 6.4 mi | $1,860 | $-50 (-3%) |
| Glenview, IL | 9.1 mi | $1,840 | $-70 (-4%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 9.2 mi | $1,680 | $-230 (-12%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 10.3 mi | $2,110 | +$200 (+10%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 10.8 mi | $2,240 | +$330 (+17%) |
| Wilmette, IL | 10.9 mi | $2,240 | +$330 (+17%) |
| Libertyville, IL | 11.3 mi | $1,830 | $-80 (-4%) |
| Morton Grove, IL | 11.4 mi | $2,340 | +$430 (+23%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Highwood — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Highwood?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Highwood, Illinois is $1,910 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $2,332.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Highwood?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $76,400 ($6,367/month gross), which works out to roughly $36.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Highwood expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Highwood's 1-bedroom median of $1,910 is +37% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 79th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Highwood rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Highwood ranks #120 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Highwood?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Lake Bluff ($1,860), Glenview ($1,840), Wheeling ($1,680).