1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Oak Lawn, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Oak Lawn, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $1,808 and +3% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Oak Lawn
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 Oak Lawn
Compare Oak Lawn'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 | $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 Oak Lawn.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Oak Lawn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Ridge, IL | 2 mi | $1,290 | $-150 (-10%) |
| Alsip, IL | 2.9 mi | $1,230 | $-210 (-15%) |
| Worth, IL | 3.1 mi | $1,320 | $-120 (-8%) |
| Evergreen Park, IL | 3.5 mi | $1,430 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Midlothian, IL | 5.6 mi | $1,300 | $-140 (-10%) |
| Blue Island, IL | 6.3 mi | $1,190 | $-250 (-17%) |
| Orland Park, IL | 8.2 mi | $1,590 | +$150 (+10%) |
| Cicero, IL | 8.6 mi | $1,290 | $-150 (-10%) |
| Berwyn, IL | 8.8 mi | $1,420 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Riverdale, IL | 9.3 mi | $1,280 | $-160 (-11%) |
| La Grange, IL | 9.6 mi | $1,520 | +$80 (+6%) |
| Brookfield, IL | 10.1 mi | $1,360 | $-80 (-6%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Oak Lawn — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Oak Lawn?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Oak Lawn, Illinois is $1,440 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $1,808.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Oak Lawn?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $57,600 ($4,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oak Lawn expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Oak Lawn's 1-bedroom median of $1,440 is +3% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 53th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oak Lawn rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Oak Lawn ranks #69 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Oak Lawn?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Chicago Ridge ($1,290), Alsip ($1,230), Worth ($1,320).