1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Palatine, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Palatine, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +17% lower than the citywide median of $1,990 and +19% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Palatine
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 Palatine
Compare Palatine's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rantoul | $646 |
| 2 | Round Lake Beach | $650 |
| 3 | Charleston | $720 |
| 4 | Pekin | $720 |
| 5 | Quincy | $730 |
| 6 | Macomb | $740 |
| 7 | Danville | $770 |
| 8 | Dixon | $770 |
| 9 | Marion | $780 |
| 10 | Normal | $790 |
| 11 | Carbondale | $800 |
| 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 | Lake Forest | $2,340 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,340 |
| 4 | Barrington | $2,340 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $2,240 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $2,240 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $2,210 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $2,155 |
| 9 | Naperville | $2,113 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $2,110 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $2,110 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $2,100 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $2,070 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $2,060 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $2,050 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Palatine.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Palatine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 3.9 mi | $1,730 | +$70 (+4%) |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 4.8 mi | $1,800 | +$140 (+8%) |
| Schaumburg, IL | 5.6 mi | $1,947 | +$287 (+17%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 6.5 mi | $2,240 | +$580 (+35%) |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 8.3 mi | $1,740 | +$80 (+5%) |
| Barrington, IL | 8.5 mi | $2,340 | +$680 (+41%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 8.6 mi | $1,680 | +$20 (+1%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 10 mi | $2,110 | +$450 (+27%) |
| Roselle, IL | 10.1 mi | $1,820 | +$160 (+10%) |
| Mundelein, IL | 10.4 mi | $1,770 | +$110 (+7%) |
| Streamwood, IL | 11.4 mi | $2,110 | +$450 (+27%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 12.1 mi | $2,340 | +$680 (+41%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Palatine — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Palatine?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Palatine, Illinois is $1,660 per month. This is +17% below the citywide median of $1,990.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Palatine?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $66,400 ($5,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Palatine expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Palatine's 1-bedroom median of $1,660 is +19% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 67th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Palatine rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Palatine ranks #83 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Palatine?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Palatine.