1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Park Ridge, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Park Ridge, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $2,613 and +23% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Park Ridge
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 Park Ridge
Compare Park Ridge'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 Park Ridge.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Park Ridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Plaines, IL | 3.5 mi | $1,465 | $-245 (-14%) |
| Morton Grove, IL | 4.3 mi | $2,340 | +$630 (+37%) |
| Glenview, IL | 4.6 mi | $1,840 | +$130 (+8%) |
| Elmwood Park, IL | 6.7 mi | $1,480 | $-230 (-13%) |
| Skokie, IL | 7.1 mi | $1,640 | $-70 (-4%) |
| Northbrook, IL | 7.9 mi | $2,100 | +$390 (+23%) |
| Oak Park, IL | 9.4 mi | $1,797 | +$87 (+5%) |
| Wilmette, IL | 9.6 mi | $2,240 | +$530 (+31%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 9.8 mi | $1,680 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Forest Park, IL | 10.2 mi | $1,460 | $-250 (-15%) |
| Elmhurst, IL | 10.4 mi | $2,050 | +$340 (+20%) |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 10.6 mi | $1,740 | +$30 (+2%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Park Ridge — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Park Ridge?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Park Ridge, Illinois is $1,710 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $2,613.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Park Ridge?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $68,400 ($5,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $32.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Park Ridge expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Park Ridge's 1-bedroom median of $1,710 is +23% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 70th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Park Ridge rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Park Ridge ranks #95 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Park Ridge?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Des Plaines ($1,465), Elmwood Park ($1,480), Skokie ($1,640).