2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Plainfield, IL
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Plainfield, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +15% lower than the citywide median of $2,898 and +48% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rantoul | $762 |
| 2 | Dixon | $870 |
| 3 | Pekin | $920 |
| 4 | Charleston | $930 |
| 5 | Quincy | $950 |
| 6 | Macomb | $960 |
| 7 | Rock Island | $990 |
| 8 | Decatur | $995 |
| 9 | Carbondale | $1,010 |
| 10 | Danville | $1,010 |
| 11 | Moline | $1,010 |
| 12 | Normal | $1,010 |
| 13 | Savoy | $1,010 |
| 14 | Pontoon Beach | $1,014 |
| 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 | Barrington | $2,640 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $2,530 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $2,530 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $2,490 |
| 8 | Plainfield (this page) | $2,455 |
| 9 | Naperville | $2,388 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $2,380 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $2,380 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $2,370 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $2,340 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $2,325 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $2,310 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Plainfield.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Plainfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joliet, IL | 7.5 mi | $1,600 | $-855 (-35%) |
| Romeoville, IL | 8.8 mi | $2,310 | $-145 (-6%) |
| Oswego, IL | 9.9 mi | $1,695 | $-760 (-31%) |
| Bolingbrook, IL | 10.3 mi | $2,325 | $-130 (-5%) |
| Aurora, IL | 11.9 mi | $2,102 | $-353 (-14%) |
| Lockport, IL | 12.3 mi | $1,890 | $-565 (-23%) |
| Yorkville, IL | 13.9 mi | $1,740 | $-715 (-29%) |
| Warrenville, IL | 16.2 mi | $2,160 | $-295 (-12%) |
| Woodridge, IL | 16.4 mi | $1,910 | $-545 (-22%) |
| Lisle, IL | 16.8 mi | $2,070 | $-385 (-16%) |
| Wheaton, IL | 19.8 mi | $2,145 | $-310 (-13%) |
| Darien, IL | 20 mi | $2,210 | $-245 (-10%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Plainfield — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Plainfield?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Plainfield, Illinois is $2,455 per month. This is +15% below the citywide median of $2,898.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Plainfield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $98,200 ($8,183/month gross), which works out to roughly $47.21/hour at a full-time job.
Is Plainfield expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Plainfield's 2-bedroom median of $2,455 is +48% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 84th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Plainfield rank for 2-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 2-bedroom data, Plainfield ranks #135 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Plainfield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Joliet ($1,600), Romeoville ($2,310), Oswego ($1,695).