2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Oak Lawn, IL
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Oak Lawn, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +12% lower than the citywide median of $1,848 and +2% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 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
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Oak Lawn.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Oak Lawn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Ridge, IL | 2 mi | $1,460 | $-170 (-10%) |
| Alsip, IL | 2.9 mi | $1,390 | $-240 (-15%) |
| Evergreen Park, IL | 3.5 mi | $1,620 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Midlothian, IL | 5.6 mi | $1,470 | $-160 (-10%) |
| Blue Island, IL | 6.3 mi | $1,340 | $-290 (-18%) |
| Orland Park, IL | 8.2 mi | $1,800 | +$170 (+10%) |
| Cicero, IL | 8.6 mi | $1,460 | $-170 (-10%) |
| Berwyn, IL | 8.8 mi | $1,600 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Riverdale, IL | 9.3 mi | $1,440 | $-190 (-12%) |
| La Grange, IL | 9.6 mi | $1,720 | +$90 (+6%) |
| Brookfield, IL | 10.1 mi | $1,530 | $-100 (-6%) |
| Forest Park, IL | 11.5 mi | $1,650 | +$20 (+1%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Oak Lawn — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Oak Lawn?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Oak Lawn, Illinois is $1,630 per month. This is +12% below the citywide median of $1,848.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Oak Lawn?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $65,200 ($5,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oak Lawn expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Oak Lawn's 2-bedroom median of $1,630 is +2% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 48th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oak Lawn rank for 2-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 2-bedroom data, Oak Lawn ranks #67 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Oak Lawn?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Chicago Ridge ($1,460), Alsip ($1,390), Evergreen Park ($1,620).