1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Morton, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Morton, Illinois as of March 2026. That's +51% lower than the citywide median of $1,799 and +37% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Morton
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 Morton
Compare Morton's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $515 |
| 2 | Round Lake Beach | $650 |
| 3 | Charleston | $720 |
| 4 | Pekin | $720 |
| 5 | Quincy | $730 |
| 6 | East Peoria | $740 |
| 7 | Macomb | $740 |
| 8 | Danville | $770 |
| 9 | Dixon | $770 |
| 10 | Peoria Heights | $770 |
| 11 | Marion | $780 |
| 12 | Normal | $790 |
| 13 | Decatur | $800 |
| 14 | Rock Island | $800 |
| 15 | Peoria | $813 |
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 Morton.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Morton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, IL | 6.7 mi | $830 | $-50 (-6%) |
| East Peoria, IL | 9.6 mi | $740 | $-140 (-16%) |
| Peoria Heights, IL | 13 mi | $770 | $-110 (-12%) |
| Pekin, IL | 13.1 mi | $720 | $-160 (-18%) |
| Peoria, IL | 14.7 mi | $813 | $-67 (-8%) |
| Bloomington, IL | 34 mi | $840 | $-40 (-5%) |
| Springfield, IL | 57.9 mi | $890 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Decatur, IL | 59.2 mi | $800 | $-80 (-9%) |
| La Salle, IL | 59.7 mi | $820 | $-60 (-7%) |
| Ottawa, IL | 65.9 mi | $820 | $-60 (-7%) |
| Chatham, IL | 67.1 mi | $1,120 | +$240 (+27%) |
| Mahomet, IL | 75.5 mi | $1,090 | +$210 (+24%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Morton — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Morton?
As of March 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Morton, Illinois is $880 per month. This is +51% below the citywide median of $1,799.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Morton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,200 ($2,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Morton expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Morton's 1-bedroom median of $880 is +37% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 12th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Morton rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 157 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Morton ranks #31 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Morton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Washington ($830), East Peoria ($740), Peoria Heights ($770).