1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Lisle, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lisle, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +6% lower than the citywide median of $1,939 and +31% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Lisle
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 Lisle
Compare Lisle'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 Lisle.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Lisle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodridge, IL | 4.5 mi | $1,690 | $-140 (-8%) |
| Downers Grove, IL | 4.5 mi | $1,840 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Wheaton, IL | 5.2 mi | $1,900 | +$70 (+4%) |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 5.5 mi | $1,430 | $-400 (-22%) |
| Warrenville, IL | 7 mi | $1,910 | +$80 (+4%) |
| Lombard, IL | 7.3 mi | $1,900 | +$70 (+4%) |
| Bolingbrook, IL | 7.4 mi | $2,060 | +$230 (+13%) |
| Westmont, IL | 7.7 mi | $1,630 | $-200 (-11%) |
| Darien, IL | 7.7 mi | $1,960 | +$130 (+7%) |
| Glendale Heights, IL | 8.9 mi | $1,780 | $-50 (-3%) |
| Carol Stream, IL | 9.3 mi | $1,670 | $-160 (-9%) |
| Addison, IL | 10.8 mi | $1,400 | $-430 (-23%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Lisle — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lisle?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Lisle, Illinois is $1,830 per month. This is +6% below the citywide median of $1,939.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Lisle?
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 Lisle expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Lisle's 1-bedroom median of $1,830 is +31% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 76th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lisle rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Lisle ranks #110 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Lisle?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Woodridge ($1,690), Glen Ellyn ($1,430), Westmont ($1,630).