2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Round Lake Beach, IL
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Round Lake Beach, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $2,142 and +11% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 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 | $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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Round Lake Beach.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Round Lake Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Lake, IL | 2.1 mi | $1,920 | +$452 (+31%) |
| Grayslake, IL | 4 mi | $1,970 | +$502 (+34%) |
| Antioch, IL | 6.9 mi | $1,510 | +$42 (+3%) |
| Mundelein, IL | 7.8 mi | $2,000 | +$532 (+36%) |
| Gurnee, IL | 10.4 mi | $1,970 | +$502 (+34%) |
| Libertyville, IL | 11 mi | $2,070 | +$602 (+41%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 13.1 mi | $2,380 | +$912 (+62%) |
| Waukegan, IL | 15.9 mi | $1,565 | +$97 (+7%) |
| Barrington, IL | 16.4 mi | $2,640 | +$1,172 (+80%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 16.6 mi | $2,530 | +$1,062 (+72%) |
| Zion, IL | 16.7 mi | $1,540 | +$72 (+5%) |
| Lake Bluff, IL | 16.8 mi | $2,100 | +$632 (+43%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Round Lake Beach — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Round Lake Beach?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Round Lake Beach, Illinois is $1,468 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $2,142.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Round Lake Beach?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $58,720 ($4,893/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Round Lake Beach expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Round Lake Beach's 2-bedroom median of $1,468 is +11% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 38th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Round Lake Beach rank for 2-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 2-bedroom data, Round Lake Beach ranks #50 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Round Lake Beach?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Round Lake Beach.