2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Libertyville, IL
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Libertyville, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $2,593 and +25% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 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 Libertyville.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Libertyville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Hills, IL | 4.2 mi | $2,380 | +$310 (+15%) |
| Gurnee, IL | 5.4 mi | $1,970 | $-100 (-5%) |
| Lake Bluff, IL | 6.1 mi | $2,100 | +$30 (+1%) |
| Mundelein, IL | 6.4 mi | $2,000 | $-70 (-3%) |
| Grayslake, IL | 7.1 mi | $1,970 | $-100 (-5%) |
| Waukegan, IL | 8.5 mi | $1,565 | $-505 (-24%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 8.9 mi | $2,530 | +$460 (+22%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 9.8 mi | $2,640 | +$570 (+28%) |
| Round Lake Beach, IL | 11 mi | $1,468 | $-602 (-29%) |
| Round Lake, IL | 11.6 mi | $1,920 | $-150 (-7%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 11.6 mi | $1,900 | $-170 (-8%) |
| Highland Park, IL | 12.5 mi | $2,490 | +$420 (+20%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Libertyville — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Libertyville?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Libertyville, Illinois is $2,070 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $2,593.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Libertyville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $82,800 ($6,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Libertyville expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Libertyville's 2-bedroom median of $2,070 is +25% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 71th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Libertyville rank for 2-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 2-bedroom data, Libertyville ranks #111 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Libertyville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Gurnee ($1,970), Mundelein ($2,000), Grayslake ($1,970).