1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in La Grange, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in La Grange, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +36% lower than the citywide median of $2,386 and +9% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in La Grange
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 La Grange
Compare La Grange'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than La Grange.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs La Grange |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Grange Park, IL | 3.3 mi | $1,510 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Brookfield, IL | 3.3 mi | $1,360 | $-160 (-11%) |
| Willowbrook, IL | 4.9 mi | $1,870 | +$350 (+23%) |
| Broadview, IL | 5.2 mi | $1,240 | $-280 (-18%) |
| Berwyn, IL | 6.6 mi | $1,420 | $-100 (-7%) |
| Forest Park, IL | 6.8 mi | $1,460 | $-60 (-4%) |
| Westmont, IL | 7 mi | $1,630 | +$110 (+7%) |
| Darien, IL | 8 mi | $1,960 | +$440 (+29%) |
| Chicago Ridge, IL | 8.5 mi | $1,290 | $-230 (-15%) |
| Cicero, IL | 8.6 mi | $1,290 | $-230 (-15%) |
| Oak Park, IL | 8.9 mi | $1,797 | +$277 (+18%) |
| Elmhurst, IL | 9.2 mi | $2,050 | +$530 (+35%) |
1-Bedroom rent in La Grange — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in La Grange?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in La Grange, Illinois is $1,520 per month. This is +36% below the citywide median of $2,386.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in La Grange?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $60,800 ($5,067/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is La Grange expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
La Grange's 1-bedroom median of $1,520 is +9% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 58th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does La Grange rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, La Grange ranks #75 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near La Grange?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include La Grange Park ($1,510), Brookfield ($1,360), Broadview ($1,240).