1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in La Salle, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in La Salle, Illinois as of March 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $1,075 and +41% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in La Salle
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 Salle
Compare La Salle's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $515 |
| 2 | Round Lake Beach | $650 |
| 3 | Charleston | $720 |
| 4 | Pekin | $720 |
| 5 | Quincy | $730 |
| 6 | East Peoria | $740 |
| 7 | Macomb | $740 |
| 8 | Danville | $770 |
| 9 | Dixon | $770 |
| 10 | Peoria Heights | $770 |
| 11 | Marion | $780 |
| 12 | Normal | $790 |
| 13 | Decatur | $800 |
| 14 | Rock Island | $800 |
| 15 | Peoria | $813 |
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 La Salle.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs La Salle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa, IL | 15.2 mi | $820 | — |
| Dixon, IL | 40.3 mi | $770 | $-50 (-6%) |
| Dekalb, IL | 41.3 mi | $1,000 | +$180 (+22%) |
| Yorkville, IL | 47.5 mi | $1,330 | +$510 (+62%) |
| Sycamore, IL | 51.3 mi | $1,080 | +$260 (+32%) |
| Washington, IL | 53.1 mi | $830 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Oswego, IL | 56.1 mi | $1,335 | +$515 (+63%) |
| Peoria Heights, IL | 56.1 mi | $770 | $-50 (-6%) |
| East Peoria, IL | 56.6 mi | $740 | $-80 (-10%) |
| North Aurora, IL | 57.9 mi | $1,750 | +$930 (+113%) |
| Morton, IL | 59.7 mi | $880 | +$60 (+7%) |
| Peoria, IL | 60.2 mi | $813 | $-7 (-1%) |
1-Bedroom rent in La Salle — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in La Salle?
As of March 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in La Salle, Illinois is $820 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $1,075.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in La Salle?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $32,800 ($2,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is La Salle expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
La Salle's 1-bedroom median of $820 is +41% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 8th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does La Salle rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 157 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, La Salle ranks #16 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near La Salle?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Dixon ($770), Peoria Heights ($770), East Peoria ($740).