2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Highwood, IL
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Highwood, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +7% lower than the citywide median of $2,333 and +31% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $670 |
| 2 | Dixon | $870 |
| 3 | Pekin | $920 |
| 4 | Charleston | $930 |
| 5 | Quincy | $950 |
| 6 | Macomb | $960 |
| 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 | Pontoon Beach | $1,014 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,640 |
| 2 | Deerfield | $2,640 |
| 3 | Barrington | $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 | Bartlett | $2,340 |
| 13 | Bolingbrook | $2,325 |
| 14 | Romeoville | $2,310 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $2,310 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Highwood.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Highwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park, IL | 1.5 mi | $2,490 | +$330 (+15%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 5 mi | $2,640 | +$480 (+22%) |
| Northbrook, IL | 6 mi | $2,370 | +$210 (+10%) |
| Lake Bluff, IL | 6.4 mi | $2,100 | $-60 (-3%) |
| Glenview, IL | 9.1 mi | $2,080 | $-80 (-4%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 9.2 mi | $1,900 | $-260 (-12%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 10.3 mi | $2,380 | +$220 (+10%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 10.8 mi | $2,530 | +$370 (+17%) |
| Wilmette, IL | 10.9 mi | $2,530 | +$370 (+17%) |
| Libertyville, IL | 11.3 mi | $2,070 | $-90 (-4%) |
| Morton Grove, IL | 11.4 mi | $2,640 | +$480 (+22%) |
| Waukegan, IL | 12.2 mi | $1,565 | $-595 (-28%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Highwood — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Highwood?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Highwood, Illinois is $2,160 per month. This is +7% below the citywide median of $2,333.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Highwood?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $86,400 ($7,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $41.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Highwood expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Highwood's 2-bedroom median of $2,160 is +31% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 75th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Highwood rank for 2-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 2-bedroom data, Highwood ranks #122 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Highwood?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Lake Bluff ($2,100), Glenview ($2,080), Wheeling ($1,900).