2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in La Salle, IL
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in La Salle, Illinois as of March 2026. That's the same as the citywide median and +35% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $650 |
| 2 | Dixon | $870 |
| 3 | Pekin | $920 |
| 4 | Charleston | $930 |
| 5 | East Peoria | $940 |
| 6 | Quincy | $950 |
| 7 | Macomb | $960 |
| 8 | Peoria Heights | $980 |
| 9 | Rantoul | $980 |
| 10 | Rock Island | $990 |
| 11 | Decatur | $995 |
| 12 | Danville | $1,010 |
| 13 | Moline | $1,010 |
| 14 | Normal | $1,010 |
| 15 | Savoy | $1,010 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,640 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,640 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,640 |
| 4 | Barrington | $2,640 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $2,530 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $2,530 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $2,490 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $2,455 |
| 9 | Naperville | $2,388 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $2,380 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $2,380 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $2,370 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $2,340 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $2,325 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $2,310 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than La Salle.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs La Salle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa, IL | 15.2 mi | $1,080 | — |
| Dixon, IL | 40.3 mi | $870 | $-210 (-19%) |
| Dekalb, IL | 41.3 mi | $1,310 | +$230 (+21%) |
| Yorkville, IL | 47.5 mi | $1,740 | +$660 (+61%) |
| Sycamore, IL | 51.3 mi | $1,410 | +$330 (+31%) |
| Washington, IL | 53.1 mi | $1,050 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Oswego, IL | 56.1 mi | $1,695 | +$615 (+57%) |
| Peoria Heights, IL | 56.1 mi | $980 | $-100 (-9%) |
| East Peoria, IL | 56.6 mi | $940 | $-140 (-13%) |
| North Aurora, IL | 57.9 mi | $1,980 | +$900 (+83%) |
| Morton, IL | 59.7 mi | $1,120 | +$40 (+4%) |
| Peoria, IL | 60.2 mi | $1,033 | $-47 (-4%) |
2-Bedroom rent in La Salle — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in La Salle?
As of March 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in La Salle, Illinois is $1,080 per month. This is in line with the citywide median of $1,075.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in La Salle?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $43,200 ($3,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is La Salle expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
La Salle's 2-bedroom median of $1,080 is +35% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 12th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does La Salle rank for 2-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 158 cities in Illinois with 2-bedroom data, La Salle ranks #21 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near La Salle?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Dixon ($870), Washington ($1,050), Peoria Heights ($980).