1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Northbrook, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Northbrook, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $3,020 and +51% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Northbrook
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 Northbrook
Compare Northbrook's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $530 |
| 2 | Round Lake Beach | $650 |
| 3 | Charleston | $720 |
| 4 | Pekin | $720 |
| 5 | Quincy | $730 |
| 6 | Macomb | $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 | Deerfield | $2,340 |
| 3 | Barrington | $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 (this page) | $2,100 |
| 12 | Bartlett | $2,070 |
| 13 | Bolingbrook | $2,060 |
| 14 | Romeoville | $2,050 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $2,050 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Northbrook.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Northbrook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenview, IL | 3.9 mi | $1,840 | $-260 (-12%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 4 mi | $2,340 | +$240 (+11%) |
| Highland Park, IL | 4.9 mi | $2,210 | +$110 (+5%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 5.3 mi | $1,680 | $-420 (-20%) |
| Morton Grove, IL | 7 mi | $2,340 | +$240 (+11%) |
| Des Plaines, IL | 8.4 mi | $1,465 | $-635 (-30%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 8.7 mi | $2,240 | +$140 (+7%) |
| Wilmette, IL | 9.2 mi | $2,240 | +$140 (+7%) |
| Skokie, IL | 9.4 mi | $1,640 | $-460 (-22%) |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 9.8 mi | $1,800 | $-300 (-14%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 10.9 mi | $2,110 | +$10 (0%) |
| Lake Bluff, IL | 11 mi | $1,860 | $-240 (-11%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Northbrook — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Northbrook?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Northbrook, Illinois is $2,100 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $3,020.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Northbrook?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $84,000 ($7,000/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Northbrook expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Northbrook's 1-bedroom median of $2,100 is +51% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 85th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Northbrook rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Northbrook ranks #131 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Northbrook?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Glenview ($1,840), Wheeling ($1,680), Des Plaines ($1,465).