1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Plainfield, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Plainfield, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +27% lower than the citywide median of $2,970 and +54% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Plainfield
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 Plainfield
Compare Plainfield'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 (this page) | $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 Plainfield.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Plainfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joliet, IL | 7.5 mi | $1,420 | $-735 (-34%) |
| Romeoville, IL | 8.8 mi | $2,050 | $-105 (-5%) |
| Oswego, IL | 9.9 mi | $1,335 | $-820 (-38%) |
| Bolingbrook, IL | 10.3 mi | $2,060 | $-95 (-4%) |
| Aurora, IL | 11.9 mi | $1,844 | $-311 (-14%) |
| Lockport, IL | 12.3 mi | $1,670 | $-485 (-23%) |
| Yorkville, IL | 13.9 mi | $1,330 | $-825 (-38%) |
| Warrenville, IL | 16.2 mi | $1,910 | $-245 (-11%) |
| Woodridge, IL | 16.4 mi | $1,690 | $-465 (-22%) |
| Lisle, IL | 16.8 mi | $1,830 | $-325 (-15%) |
| Wheaton, IL | 19.8 mi | $1,900 | $-255 (-12%) |
| Darien, IL | 20 mi | $1,960 | $-195 (-9%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Plainfield — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Plainfield?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Plainfield, Illinois is $2,155 per month. This is +27% below the citywide median of $2,970.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Plainfield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $86,200 ($7,183/month gross), which works out to roughly $41.44/hour at a full-time job.
Is Plainfield expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Plainfield's 1-bedroom median of $2,155 is +54% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 88th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Plainfield rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Plainfield ranks #135 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Plainfield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Joliet ($1,420), Romeoville ($2,050), Oswego ($1,335).