1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Midlothian, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Midlothian, Illinois as of September 2026. That's +13% lower than the citywide median of $1,492 and +7% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Midlothian
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 Midlothian
Compare Midlothian's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $506 |
| 2 | Charleston | $720 |
| 3 | Pekin | $720 |
| 4 | Quincy | $730 |
| 5 | Macomb | $740 |
| 6 | Danville | $770 |
| 7 | Dixon | $770 |
| 8 | Marion | $780 |
| 9 | Normal | $790 |
| 10 | Decatur | $800 |
| 11 | Rock Island | $800 |
| 12 | Peoria | $813 |
| 13 | Moline | $820 |
| 14 | Ottawa | $820 |
| 15 | Rantoul | $830 |
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 Midlothian.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Midlothian |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alsip, IL | 2.7 mi | $1,230 | $-70 (-5%) |
| Oak Lawn, IL | 5.6 mi | $1,440 | +$140 (+11%) |
| Orland Park, IL | 6.7 mi | $1,590 | +$290 (+22%) |
| Homewood, IL | 7.2 mi | $1,510 | +$210 (+16%) |
| Riverdale, IL | 7.2 mi | $1,280 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Bridgeview, IL | 8.9 mi | $1,210 | $-90 (-7%) |
| Dolton, IL | 9.5 mi | $1,710 | +$410 (+32%) |
| Park Forest, IL | 11.4 mi | $1,630 | +$330 (+25%) |
| Calumet City, IL | 12.8 mi | $1,270 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Chicago Heights, IL | 13.3 mi | $1,250 | $-50 (-4%) |
| Lansing, IL | 13.7 mi | $1,360 | +$60 (+5%) |
| Cicero, IL | 14.1 mi | $1,290 | $-10 (-1%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Midlothian — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Midlothian?
As of September 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Midlothian, Illinois is $1,300 per month. This is +13% below the citywide median of $1,492.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Midlothian?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $52,000 ($4,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Midlothian expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Midlothian's 1-bedroom median of $1,300 is +7% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 44th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Midlothian rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 136 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Midlothian ranks #49 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Midlothian?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Alsip ($1,230), Riverdale ($1,280), Bridgeview ($1,210).