1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Libertyville, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Libertyville, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +17% lower than the citywide median of $2,206 and +31% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Libertyville
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 Libertyville
Compare Libertyville's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $511 |
| 2 | Round Lake Beach | $650 |
| 3 | Charleston | $720 |
| 4 | Pekin | $720 |
| 5 | Quincy | $730 |
| 6 | East Peoria | $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 | Lake Forest | $2,340 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $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 | Bolingbrook | $2,060 |
| 13 | Romeoville | $2,050 |
| 14 | Elmhurst | $2,050 |
| 15 | Geneva | $2,040 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Libertyville.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Libertyville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Hills, IL | 4.2 mi | $2,110 | +$280 (+15%) |
| Gurnee, IL | 5.4 mi | $1,740 | $-90 (-5%) |
| Lake Bluff, IL | 6.1 mi | $1,860 | +$30 (+2%) |
| Mundelein, IL | 6.4 mi | $1,770 | $-60 (-3%) |
| Grayslake, IL | 7.1 mi | $1,740 | $-90 (-5%) |
| Lake Forest, IL | 7.2 mi | $2,340 | +$510 (+28%) |
| Waukegan, IL | 8.5 mi | $1,390 | $-440 (-24%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 8.9 mi | $2,240 | +$410 (+22%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 9.8 mi | $2,340 | +$510 (+28%) |
| Round Lake Beach, IL | 11 mi | $650 | $-1,180 (-64%) |
| Round Lake, IL | 11.6 mi | $1,700 | $-130 (-7%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 11.6 mi | $1,680 | $-150 (-8%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Libertyville — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Libertyville?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Libertyville, Illinois is $1,830 per month. This is +17% below the citywide median of $2,206.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Libertyville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $73,200 ($6,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Libertyville expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Libertyville's 1-bedroom median of $1,830 is +31% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 75th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Libertyville rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 137 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Libertyville ranks #108 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Libertyville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Gurnee ($1,740), Mundelein ($1,770), Grayslake ($1,740).