1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Lake Bluff, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lake Bluff, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +13% lower than the citywide median of $2,133 and +33% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Lake Bluff
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 Lake Bluff
Compare Lake Bluff's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $530 |
| 2 | Round Lake Beach | $650 |
| 3 | Charleston | $720 |
| 4 | Pekin | $720 |
| 5 | Quincy | $730 |
| 6 | Macomb | $740 |
| 7 | Danville | $770 |
| 8 | Dixon | $770 |
| 9 | Peoria Heights | $770 |
| 10 | Marion | $780 |
| 11 | Normal | $790 |
| 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 | Deerfield | $2,340 |
| 3 | Barrington | $2,340 |
| 4 | Wilmette | $2,240 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $2,240 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $2,210 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $2,155 |
| 8 | Naperville | $2,113 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $2,110 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $2,110 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $2,100 |
| 12 | Bartlett | $2,070 |
| 13 | Bolingbrook | $2,060 |
| 14 | Romeoville | $2,050 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $2,050 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Lake Bluff.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Lake Bluff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libertyville, IL | 6.1 mi | $1,830 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Waukegan, IL | 6.4 mi | $1,390 | $-470 (-25%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 7.5 mi | $2,110 | +$250 (+13%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 7.7 mi | $2,340 | +$480 (+26%) |
| Highland Park, IL | 7.8 mi | $2,210 | +$350 (+19%) |
| Gurnee, IL | 8.1 mi | $1,740 | $-120 (-6%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 10.7 mi | $2,240 | +$380 (+20%) |
| Northbrook, IL | 11 mi | $2,100 | +$240 (+13%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 11.4 mi | $1,680 | $-180 (-10%) |
| Zion, IL | 12.1 mi | $1,360 | $-500 (-27%) |
| Mundelein, IL | 12.3 mi | $1,770 | $-90 (-5%) |
| Grayslake, IL | 13.1 mi | $1,740 | $-120 (-6%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Lake Bluff — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lake Bluff?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Lake Bluff, Illinois is $1,860 per month. This is +13% below the citywide median of $2,133.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Lake Bluff?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $74,400 ($6,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lake Bluff expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Lake Bluff's 1-bedroom median of $1,860 is +33% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 77th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lake Bluff rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Lake Bluff ranks #115 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Lake Bluff?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Libertyville ($1,830), Waukegan ($1,390), Gurnee ($1,740).