1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Oak Park, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Oak Park, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +14% lower than the citywide median of $2,086 and +29% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Oak Park
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 Park
Compare Oak Park'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 Park.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Oak Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park, IL | 2.1 mi | $1,460 | $-337 (-19%) |
| Elmwood Park, IL | 2.7 mi | $1,480 | $-317 (-18%) |
| Berwyn, IL | 3.4 mi | $1,420 | $-377 (-21%) |
| Cicero, IL | 4 mi | $1,290 | $-507 (-28%) |
| Broadview, IL | 4.8 mi | $1,240 | $-557 (-31%) |
| Brookfield, IL | 5.6 mi | $1,360 | $-437 (-24%) |
| La Grange Park, IL | 6.7 mi | $1,510 | $-287 (-16%) |
| Chicago, IL | 8.3 mi | $1,705 | $-92 (-5%) |
| La Grange, IL | 8.9 mi | $1,520 | $-277 (-15%) |
| Elmhurst, IL | 10.3 mi | $2,050 | +$253 (+14%) |
| Morton Grove, IL | 10.8 mi | $2,340 | +$543 (+30%) |
| Skokie, IL | 10.9 mi | $1,640 | $-157 (-9%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Oak Park — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Oak Park?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Oak Park, Illinois is $1,797 per month. This is +14% below the citywide median of $2,086.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Oak Park?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $71,880 ($5,990/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.56/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oak Park expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Oak Park's 1-bedroom median of $1,797 is +29% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 74th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oak Park rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Oak Park ranks #106 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Oak Park?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Forest Park ($1,460), Elmwood Park ($1,480), Berwyn ($1,420).