2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Northbrook, IL
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Northbrook, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $3,067 and +43% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 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 (this page) | $2,370 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $2,340 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $2,325 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $2,310 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Northbrook.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Northbrook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenview, IL | 3.9 mi | $2,080 | $-290 (-12%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 4 mi | $2,640 | +$270 (+11%) |
| Highland Park, IL | 4.9 mi | $2,490 | +$120 (+5%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 5.3 mi | $1,900 | $-470 (-20%) |
| Morton Grove, IL | 7 mi | $2,640 | +$270 (+11%) |
| Lake Forest, IL | 7.7 mi | $2,640 | +$270 (+11%) |
| Des Plaines, IL | 8.4 mi | $1,655 | $-715 (-30%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 8.7 mi | $2,530 | +$160 (+7%) |
| Wilmette, IL | 9.2 mi | $2,530 | +$160 (+7%) |
| Skokie, IL | 9.4 mi | $1,855 | $-515 (-22%) |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 9.8 mi | $2,035 | $-335 (-14%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 10.9 mi | $2,380 | +$10 (0%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Northbrook — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Northbrook?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Northbrook, Illinois is $2,370 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $3,067.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Northbrook?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $94,800 ($7,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $45.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Northbrook expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Northbrook's 2-bedroom median of $2,370 is +43% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 81th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Northbrook rank for 2-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 2-bedroom data, Northbrook ranks #131 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Northbrook?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Glenview ($2,080), Wheeling ($1,900), Des Plaines ($1,655).