1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Round Lake Beach, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Round Lake Beach, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +70% lower than the citywide median of $2,142 and +53% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Round Lake Beach
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 Round Lake Beach
Compare Round Lake Beach'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 (this page) | $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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Round Lake Beach.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Round Lake Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Lake, IL | 2.1 mi | $1,700 | +$1,050 (+162%) |
| Grayslake, IL | 4 mi | $1,740 | +$1,090 (+168%) |
| Antioch, IL | 6.9 mi | $1,340 | +$690 (+106%) |
| Mundelein, IL | 7.8 mi | $1,770 | +$1,120 (+172%) |
| Gurnee, IL | 10.4 mi | $1,740 | +$1,090 (+168%) |
| Libertyville, IL | 11 mi | $1,830 | +$1,180 (+182%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 13.1 mi | $2,110 | +$1,460 (+225%) |
| Waukegan, IL | 15.9 mi | $1,390 | +$740 (+114%) |
| Barrington, IL | 16.4 mi | $2,340 | +$1,690 (+260%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 16.6 mi | $2,240 | +$1,590 (+245%) |
| Zion, IL | 16.7 mi | $1,360 | +$710 (+109%) |
| Lake Bluff, IL | 16.8 mi | $1,860 | +$1,210 (+186%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Round Lake Beach — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Round Lake Beach?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Round Lake Beach, Illinois is $650 per month. This is +70% below the citywide median of $2,142.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Round Lake Beach?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $26,000 ($2,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $12.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Round Lake Beach expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Round Lake Beach's 1-bedroom median of $650 is +53% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 0th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Round Lake Beach rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Round Lake Beach ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Round Lake Beach?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Round Lake Beach.