2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Niles, IL
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Niles, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $2,160 and +4% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Niles
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 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Niles
Compare Niles's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rantoul | $762 |
| 2 | Dixon | $870 |
| 3 | Pekin | $920 |
| 4 | Charleston | $930 |
| 5 | Quincy | $950 |
| 6 | Macomb | $960 |
| 7 | Rock Island | $990 |
| 8 | Decatur | $995 |
| 9 | Carbondale | $1,010 |
| 10 | Danville | $1,010 |
| 11 | Moline | $1,010 |
| 12 | Normal | $1,010 |
| 13 | Savoy | $1,010 |
| 14 | Pontoon Beach | $1,014 |
| 15 | Marion | $1,020 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,640 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,640 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,640 |
| 4 | Barrington | $2,640 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $2,530 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $2,530 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $2,490 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $2,455 |
| 9 | Naperville | $2,388 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $2,380 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $2,380 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $2,370 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $2,340 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $2,325 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $2,310 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Niles.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Niles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morton Grove, IL | 1.8 mi | $2,640 | +$1,050 (+66%) |
| Glenview, IL | 3.3 mi | $2,080 | +$490 (+31%) |
| Skokie, IL | 4.7 mi | $1,855 | +$265 (+17%) |
| Des Plaines, IL | 5.9 mi | $1,655 | +$65 (+4%) |
| Wilmette, IL | 7.1 mi | $2,530 | +$940 (+59%) |
| Northbrook, IL | 7.2 mi | $2,370 | +$780 (+49%) |
| Elmwood Park, IL | 7.3 mi | $1,670 | +$80 (+5%) |
| Evanston, IL | 8.5 mi | $2,240 | +$650 (+41%) |
| Oak Park, IL | 9.9 mi | $2,030 | +$440 (+28%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 10.4 mi | $1,900 | +$310 (+19%) |
| Highland Park, IL | 10.9 mi | $2,490 | +$900 (+57%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 11.1 mi | $2,640 | +$1,050 (+66%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Niles — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Niles?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Niles, Illinois is $1,590 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $2,160.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Niles?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $63,600 ($5,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Niles expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Niles's 2-bedroom median of $1,590 is +4% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 46th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Niles rank for 2-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 2-bedroom data, Niles ranks #59 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Niles?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Niles.