1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Lansing, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lansing, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,715 and +3% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Lansing
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 Lansing
Compare Lansing'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 Lansing.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Lansing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calumet City, IL | 3.3 mi | $1,270 | $-90 (-7%) |
| Munster, IN | 3.5 mi | $1,190 | $-170 (-12%) |
| Dolton, IL | 5.5 mi | $1,710 | +$350 (+26%) |
| Highland, IN | 6.5 mi | $1,140 | $-220 (-16%) |
| Homewood, IL | 7.9 mi | $1,510 | +$150 (+11%) |
| Riverdale, IL | 8.1 mi | $1,280 | $-80 (-6%) |
| East Chicago, IN | 8.7 mi | $770 | $-590 (-43%) |
| Blue Island, IL | 11 mi | $1,190 | $-170 (-12%) |
| Park Forest, IL | 11 mi | $1,630 | +$270 (+20%) |
| Gary, IN | 13.4 mi | $963 | $-397 (-29%) |
| Midlothian, IL | 13.7 mi | $1,300 | $-60 (-4%) |
| Alsip, IL | 14.8 mi | $1,230 | $-130 (-10%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Lansing — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lansing?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Lansing, Illinois is $1,360 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,715.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Lansing?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,400 ($4,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lansing expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Lansing's 1-bedroom median of $1,360 is +3% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 48th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lansing rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Lansing ranks #57 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Lansing?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Calumet City ($1,270), Munster ($1,190), Highland ($1,140).