2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Lake Bluff, IL
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Lake Bluff, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +2% lower than the citywide median of $2,133 and +27% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $670 |
| 2 | Dixon | $870 |
| 3 | Pekin | $920 |
| 4 | Charleston | $930 |
| 5 | Quincy | $950 |
| 6 | Macomb | $960 |
| 7 | Peoria Heights | $980 |
| 8 | Rantoul | $980 |
| 9 | Rock Island | $990 |
| 10 | Decatur | $995 |
| 11 | Danville | $1,010 |
| 12 | Moline | $1,010 |
| 13 | Normal | $1,010 |
| 14 | Savoy | $1,010 |
| 15 | Pontoon Beach | $1,014 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,640 |
| 2 | Deerfield | $2,640 |
| 3 | Barrington | $2,640 |
| 4 | Wilmette | $2,530 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $2,530 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $2,490 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $2,455 |
| 8 | Naperville | $2,388 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $2,380 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $2,380 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $2,370 |
| 12 | Bartlett | $2,340 |
| 13 | Bolingbrook | $2,325 |
| 14 | Romeoville | $2,310 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $2,310 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Lake Bluff.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Lake Bluff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libertyville, IL | 6.1 mi | $2,070 | $-30 (-1%) |
| Waukegan, IL | 6.4 mi | $1,565 | $-535 (-25%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 7.5 mi | $2,380 | +$280 (+13%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 7.7 mi | $2,640 | +$540 (+26%) |
| Highland Park, IL | 7.8 mi | $2,490 | +$390 (+19%) |
| Gurnee, IL | 8.1 mi | $1,970 | $-130 (-6%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 10.7 mi | $2,530 | +$430 (+20%) |
| Northbrook, IL | 11 mi | $2,370 | +$270 (+13%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 11.4 mi | $1,900 | $-200 (-10%) |
| Zion, IL | 12.1 mi | $1,540 | $-560 (-27%) |
| Mundelein, IL | 12.3 mi | $2,000 | $-100 (-5%) |
| Grayslake, IL | 13.1 mi | $1,970 | $-130 (-6%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Lake Bluff — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Lake Bluff?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Lake Bluff, Illinois is $2,100 per month. This is +2% below the citywide median of $2,133.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Lake Bluff?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $84,000 ($7,000/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lake Bluff expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Lake Bluff's 2-bedroom median of $2,100 is +27% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 73th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lake Bluff rank for 2-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 2-bedroom data, Lake Bluff ranks #115 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Lake Bluff?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Libertyville ($2,070), Waukegan ($1,565), Gurnee ($1,970).