1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Romeoville, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Romeoville, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +2% lower than the citywide median of $2,089 and +47% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Romeoville
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 Romeoville
Compare Romeoville'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 (this page) | $2,050 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Romeoville.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Romeoville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolingbrook, IL | 3.7 mi | $2,060 | +$10 (0%) |
| Lockport, IL | 4.8 mi | $1,670 | $-380 (-19%) |
| Joliet, IL | 5.9 mi | $1,420 | $-630 (-31%) |
| Woodridge, IL | 8.7 mi | $1,690 | $-360 (-18%) |
| Plainfield, IL | 8.8 mi | $2,155 | +$105 (+5%) |
| Lisle, IL | 11 mi | $1,830 | $-220 (-11%) |
| Darien, IL | 11.7 mi | $1,960 | $-90 (-4%) |
| Downers Grove, IL | 13.6 mi | $1,840 | $-210 (-10%) |
| Warrenville, IL | 14.1 mi | $1,910 | $-140 (-7%) |
| Willowbrook, IL | 14.5 mi | $1,870 | $-180 (-9%) |
| Westmont, IL | 14.5 mi | $1,630 | $-420 (-20%) |
| Aurora, IL | 14.8 mi | $1,844 | $-206 (-10%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Romeoville — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Romeoville?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Romeoville, Illinois is $2,050 per month. This is +2% below the citywide median of $2,089.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Romeoville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $82,000 ($6,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Romeoville expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Romeoville's 1-bedroom median of $2,050 is +47% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 84th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Romeoville rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Romeoville ranks #127 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Romeoville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Lockport ($1,670), Joliet ($1,420), Woodridge ($1,690).