2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Romeoville, IL
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Romeoville, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +11% higher than the citywide median of $2,073 and +39% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $645 |
| 2 | Dixon | $870 |
| 3 | Pekin | $920 |
| 4 | Charleston | $930 |
| 5 | East Peoria | $940 |
| 6 | Quincy | $950 |
| 7 | Peoria Heights | $980 |
| 8 | Rantoul | $980 |
| 9 | Rock Island | $990 |
| 10 | Decatur | $995 |
| 11 | Danville | $1,010 |
| 12 | Moline | $1,010 |
| 13 | Normal | $1,010 |
| 14 | Savoy | $1,010 |
| 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 | Wilmette | $2,530 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $2,530 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $2,490 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $2,455 |
| 8 | Naperville | $2,388 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $2,380 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $2,380 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $2,370 |
| 12 | Bolingbrook | $2,325 |
| 13 | Romeoville (this page) | $2,310 |
| 14 | Elmhurst | $2,310 |
| 15 | Geneva | $2,300 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Romeoville.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Romeoville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolingbrook, IL | 3.7 mi | $2,325 | +$15 (+1%) |
| Lockport, IL | 4.8 mi | $1,890 | $-420 (-18%) |
| Joliet, IL | 5.9 mi | $1,600 | $-710 (-31%) |
| Woodridge, IL | 8.7 mi | $1,910 | $-400 (-17%) |
| Plainfield, IL | 8.8 mi | $2,455 | +$145 (+6%) |
| Lisle, IL | 11 mi | $2,070 | $-240 (-10%) |
| Darien, IL | 11.7 mi | $2,210 | $-100 (-4%) |
| Downers Grove, IL | 13.6 mi | $2,080 | $-230 (-10%) |
| Warrenville, IL | 14.1 mi | $2,160 | $-150 (-6%) |
| Willowbrook, IL | 14.5 mi | $2,110 | $-200 (-9%) |
| Westmont, IL | 14.5 mi | $1,840 | $-470 (-20%) |
| Aurora, IL | 14.8 mi | $2,102 | $-208 (-9%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Romeoville — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Romeoville?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Romeoville, Illinois is $2,310 per month. This is +11% higher than the citywide median of $2,073.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Romeoville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $92,400 ($7,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $44.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Romeoville expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Romeoville's 2-bedroom median of $2,310 is +39% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 80th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Romeoville rank for 2-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 137 cities in Illinois with 2-bedroom data, Romeoville ranks #125 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Romeoville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Lockport ($1,890), Joliet ($1,600), Woodridge ($1,910).