1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Springfield, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Springfield, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $1,176 and +36% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Springfield
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 Springfield
Compare Springfield'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Springfield.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Springfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham, IL | 9.8 mi | $1,120 | +$230 (+26%) |
| Montgomery, IL | 41.6 mi | $1,356 | +$466 (+52%) |
| Decatur, IL | 42.9 mi | $800 | $-90 (-10%) |
| Pekin, IL | 51.5 mi | $720 | $-170 (-19%) |
| Peoria, IL | 63.6 mi | $813 | $-77 (-9%) |
| Washington, IL | 64.6 mi | $830 | $-60 (-7%) |
| Bloomington, IL | 65.8 mi | $840 | $-50 (-6%) |
| Bethalto, IL | 66.5 mi | $880 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Alton, IL | 68 mi | $910 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Normal, IL | 69 mi | $790 | $-100 (-11%) |
| Edwardsville, IL | 69.5 mi | $1,050 | +$160 (+18%) |
| Wood River, IL | 70.9 mi | $880 | $-10 (-1%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Springfield — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Springfield?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Springfield, Illinois is $890 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $1,176.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Springfield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,600 ($2,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Springfield expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Springfield's 1-bedroom median of $890 is +36% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 12th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Springfield rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Springfield ranks #27 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Springfield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Decatur ($800), Pekin ($720), Peoria ($813).