1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Hoffman Estates, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Hoffman Estates, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +12% lower than the citywide median of $2,032 and +28% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Hoffman Estates
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 Hoffman Estates
Compare Hoffman Estates'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 Hoffman Estates.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Hoffman Estates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schaumburg, IL | 2.6 mi | $1,947 | +$167 (+9%) |
| Streamwood, IL | 4.7 mi | $2,110 | +$330 (+19%) |
| Roselle, IL | 5.2 mi | $1,820 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Palatine, IL | 6.8 mi | $1,660 | $-120 (-7%) |
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 7 mi | $1,730 | $-50 (-3%) |
| Bloomingdale, IL | 7.2 mi | $1,780 | — |
| Barrington, IL | 7.4 mi | $2,340 | +$560 (+31%) |
| Bartlett, IL | 7.8 mi | $2,070 | +$290 (+16%) |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 8.7 mi | $1,740 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Carol Stream, IL | 9.4 mi | $1,670 | $-110 (-6%) |
| Glendale Heights, IL | 9.5 mi | $1,780 | — |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 9.6 mi | $1,800 | +$20 (+1%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Hoffman Estates — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Hoffman Estates?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Hoffman Estates, Illinois is $1,780 per month. This is +12% below the citywide median of $2,032.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Hoffman Estates?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $71,200 ($5,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hoffman Estates expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Hoffman Estates's 1-bedroom median of $1,780 is +28% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 73th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hoffman Estates rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Hoffman Estates ranks #104 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Hoffman Estates?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Palatine ($1,660), Rolling Meadows ($1,730), Elk Grove Village ($1,740).