1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Machesney Park, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Machesney Park, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $1,610 and +25% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Machesney Park
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 Machesney Park
Compare Machesney Park'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 Machesney Park.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Machesney Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, IL | 5.3 mi | $866 | $-174 (-17%) |
| Beloit, WI | 13.9 mi | $850 | $-190 (-18%) |
| Janesville, WI | 24.2 mi | $880 | $-160 (-15%) |
| Sycamore, IL | 35.3 mi | $1,080 | +$40 (+4%) |
| Dekalb, IL | 36.8 mi | $1,000 | $-40 (-4%) |
| Woodstock, IL | 39.5 mi | $1,430 | +$390 (+38%) |
| Dixon, IL | 48.4 mi | $770 | $-270 (-26%) |
| Crystal Lake, IL | 49.2 mi | $1,590 | +$550 (+53%) |
| Lake in the Hills, IL | 50 mi | $1,890 | +$850 (+82%) |
| McHenry, IL | 50.6 mi | $1,690 | +$650 (+63%) |
| Fitchburg, WI | 51.8 mi | $1,227 | +$187 (+18%) |
| Monona, WI | 52.6 mi | $986 | $-54 (-5%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Machesney Park — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Machesney Park?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Machesney Park, Illinois is $1,040 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $1,610.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Machesney Park?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $41,600 ($3,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Machesney Park expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Machesney Park's 1-bedroom median of $1,040 is +25% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 23th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Machesney Park rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 137 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Machesney Park ranks #35 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Machesney Park?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Rockford ($866), Beloit ($850), Janesville ($880).