1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Lombard, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lombard, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +9% lower than the citywide median of $2,086 and +36% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Lombard
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 Lombard
Compare Lombard'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 Lombard.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Lombard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 2.9 mi | $1,430 | $-470 (-25%) |
| Addison, IL | 3.9 mi | $1,400 | $-500 (-26%) |
| Downers Grove, IL | 4.4 mi | $1,840 | $-60 (-3%) |
| Glendale Heights, IL | 5 mi | $1,780 | $-120 (-6%) |
| Elmhurst, IL | 5.7 mi | $2,050 | +$150 (+8%) |
| Westmont, IL | 6.4 mi | $1,630 | $-270 (-14%) |
| Wheaton, IL | 6.8 mi | $1,900 | — |
| Bloomingdale, IL | 7.2 mi | $1,780 | $-120 (-6%) |
| Lisle, IL | 7.3 mi | $1,830 | $-70 (-4%) |
| Carol Stream, IL | 8 mi | $1,670 | $-230 (-12%) |
| Roselle, IL | 8.7 mi | $1,820 | $-80 (-4%) |
| Darien, IL | 9.2 mi | $1,960 | +$60 (+3%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Lombard — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lombard?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Lombard, Illinois is $1,900 per month. This is +9% below the citywide median of $2,086.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Lombard?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $76,000 ($6,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $36.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lombard expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Lombard's 1-bedroom median of $1,900 is +36% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 79th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lombard rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Lombard ranks #118 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Lombard?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Glen Ellyn ($1,430), Addison ($1,400), Downers Grove ($1,840).