1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Rolling Meadows, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Rolling Meadows, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +13% lower than the citywide median of $1,984 and +24% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Rolling Meadows
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 Rolling Meadows
Compare Rolling Meadows'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
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Rolling Meadows.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Rolling Meadows |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights, IL | 2.7 mi | $1,800 | +$70 (+4%) |
| Palatine, IL | 3.9 mi | $1,660 | $-70 (-4%) |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 4.4 mi | $1,740 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Schaumburg, IL | 4.7 mi | $1,947 | +$217 (+13%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 7.6 mi | $2,240 | +$510 (+29%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 7.7 mi | $1,680 | $-50 (-3%) |
| Roselle, IL | 8 mi | $1,820 | +$90 (+5%) |
| Des Plaines, IL | 9.2 mi | $1,465 | $-265 (-15%) |
| Addison, IL | 9.6 mi | $1,400 | $-330 (-19%) |
| Bloomingdale, IL | 9.8 mi | $1,780 | +$50 (+3%) |
| Glendale Heights, IL | 11.3 mi | $1,780 | +$50 (+3%) |
| Barrington, IL | 11.5 mi | $2,340 | +$610 (+35%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Rolling Meadows — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Rolling Meadows?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Rolling Meadows, Illinois is $1,730 per month. This is +13% below the citywide median of $1,984.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Rolling Meadows?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $69,200 ($5,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $33.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rolling Meadows expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Rolling Meadows's 1-bedroom median of $1,730 is +24% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 71th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rolling Meadows rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Rolling Meadows ranks #95 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Rolling Meadows?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Palatine ($1,660), Wheeling ($1,680), Des Plaines ($1,465).