1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Mundelein, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Mundelein, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $2,356 and +27% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Mundelein
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 Mundelein
Compare Mundelein'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 Mundelein.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Mundelein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayslake, IL | 4.6 mi | $1,740 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 6 mi | $2,110 | +$340 (+19%) |
| Libertyville, IL | 6.4 mi | $1,830 | +$60 (+3%) |
| Round Lake, IL | 7.3 mi | $1,700 | $-70 (-4%) |
| Round Lake Beach, IL | 7.8 mi | $650 | $-1,120 (-63%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 8.8 mi | $2,240 | +$470 (+27%) |
| Gurnee, IL | 9.9 mi | $1,740 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Palatine, IL | 10.4 mi | $1,660 | $-110 (-6%) |
| Barrington, IL | 12.1 mi | $2,340 | +$570 (+32%) |
| Lake Bluff, IL | 12.3 mi | $1,860 | +$90 (+5%) |
| Lake Forest, IL | 12.3 mi | $2,340 | +$570 (+32%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 12.7 mi | $1,680 | $-90 (-5%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Mundelein — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Mundelein?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Mundelein, Illinois is $1,770 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $2,356.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Mundelein?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $70,800 ($5,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Mundelein expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Mundelein's 1-bedroom median of $1,770 is +27% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 73th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Mundelein rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Mundelein ranks #101 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Mundelein?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Grayslake ($1,740), Round Lake ($1,700), Round Lake Beach ($650).