2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Oak Park, IL
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Oak Park, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +1% lower than the citywide median of $2,044 and +23% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $645 |
| 2 | Dixon | $870 |
| 3 | Pekin | $920 |
| 4 | Charleston | $930 |
| 5 | East Peoria | $940 |
| 6 | Quincy | $950 |
| 7 | Peoria Heights | $980 |
| 8 | Rantoul | $980 |
| 9 | Rock Island | $990 |
| 10 | Decatur | $995 |
| 11 | Danville | $1,010 |
| 12 | Moline | $1,010 |
| 13 | Normal | $1,010 |
| 14 | Savoy | $1,010 |
| 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 | Wilmette | $2,530 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $2,530 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $2,490 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $2,455 |
| 8 | Naperville | $2,388 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $2,380 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $2,380 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $2,370 |
| 12 | Bolingbrook | $2,325 |
| 13 | Romeoville | $2,310 |
| 14 | Elmhurst | $2,310 |
| 15 | Geneva | $2,300 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Oak Park.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Oak Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park, IL | 2.1 mi | $1,650 | $-380 (-19%) |
| Elmwood Park, IL | 2.7 mi | $1,670 | $-360 (-18%) |
| Berwyn, IL | 3.4 mi | $1,600 | $-430 (-21%) |
| Cicero, IL | 4 mi | $1,460 | $-570 (-28%) |
| Broadview, IL | 4.8 mi | $1,400 | $-630 (-31%) |
| Brookfield, IL | 5.6 mi | $1,530 | $-500 (-25%) |
| Chicago, IL | 8.3 mi | $1,925 | $-105 (-5%) |
| La Grange, IL | 8.9 mi | $1,720 | $-310 (-15%) |
| Elmhurst, IL | 10.3 mi | $2,310 | +$280 (+14%) |
| Morton Grove, IL | 10.8 mi | $2,640 | +$610 (+30%) |
| Skokie, IL | 10.9 mi | $1,855 | $-175 (-9%) |
| Des Plaines, IL | 11.4 mi | $1,655 | $-375 (-18%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Oak Park — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Oak Park?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Oak Park, Illinois is $2,030 per month. This is +1% below the citywide median of $2,044.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Oak Park?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $81,200 ($6,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oak Park expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Oak Park's 2-bedroom median of $2,030 is +23% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 69th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oak Park rank for 2-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 137 cities in Illinois with 2-bedroom data, Oak Park ranks #105 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Oak Park?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Forest Park ($1,650), Elmwood Park ($1,670), Berwyn ($1,600).