1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Skokie, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Skokie, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +27% lower than the citywide median of $2,250 and +18% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Skokie
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 Skokie
Compare Skokie'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? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Skokie.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Skokie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morton Grove, IL | 3.2 mi | $2,340 | +$700 (+43%) |
| Wilmette, IL | 3.4 mi | $2,240 | +$600 (+37%) |
| Evanston, IL | 3.8 mi | $1,985 | +$345 (+21%) |
| Glenview, IL | 6 mi | $1,840 | +$200 (+12%) |
| Elmwood Park, IL | 9 mi | $1,480 | $-160 (-10%) |
| Northbrook, IL | 9.4 mi | $2,100 | +$460 (+28%) |
| Des Plaines, IL | 10.5 mi | $1,465 | $-175 (-11%) |
| Oak Park, IL | 10.9 mi | $1,797 | +$157 (+10%) |
| Highland Park, IL | 11.3 mi | $2,210 | +$570 (+35%) |
| Chicago, IL | 12.1 mi | $1,705 | +$65 (+4%) |
| Forest Park, IL | 12.7 mi | $1,460 | $-180 (-11%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 13.3 mi | $2,340 | +$700 (+43%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Skokie — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Skokie?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Skokie, Illinois is $1,640 per month. This is +27% below the citywide median of $2,250.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Skokie?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $65,600 ($5,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Skokie expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Skokie's 1-bedroom median of $1,640 is +18% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 66th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Skokie rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Skokie ranks #81 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Skokie?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Elmwood Park ($1,480), Des Plaines ($1,465), Forest Park ($1,460).