2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Springfield, IL
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Springfield, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +5% lower than the citywide median of $1,151 and +34% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $670 |
| 2 | Dixon | $870 |
| 3 | Pekin | $920 |
| 4 | Charleston | $930 |
| 5 | Quincy | $950 |
| 6 | Macomb | $960 |
| 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 | Pontoon Beach | $1,014 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,640 |
| 2 | Deerfield | $2,640 |
| 3 | Barrington | $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 | Bartlett | $2,340 |
| 13 | Bolingbrook | $2,325 |
| 14 | Romeoville | $2,310 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $2,310 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Springfield.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Springfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham, IL | 9.8 mi | $1,380 | +$285 (+26%) |
| Montgomery, IL | 41.6 mi | $1,593 | +$498 (+45%) |
| Decatur, IL | 42.9 mi | $995 | $-100 (-9%) |
| Pekin, IL | 51.5 mi | $920 | $-175 (-16%) |
| Peoria, IL | 63.6 mi | $1,033 | $-62 (-6%) |
| Bloomington, IL | 65.8 mi | $1,085 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Peoria Heights, IL | 65.9 mi | $980 | $-115 (-11%) |
| Bethalto, IL | 66.5 mi | $1,090 | $-5 (0%) |
| Alton, IL | 68 mi | $1,120 | +$25 (+2%) |
| Normal, IL | 69 mi | $1,010 | $-85 (-8%) |
| Edwardsville, IL | 69.5 mi | $1,300 | +$205 (+19%) |
| Wood River, IL | 70.9 mi | $1,090 | $-5 (0%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Springfield — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Springfield?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Springfield, Illinois is $1,095 per month. This is +5% below the citywide median of $1,151.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Springfield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $43,800 ($3,650/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.06/hour at a full-time job.
Is Springfield expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Springfield's 2-bedroom median of $1,095 is +34% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 12th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Springfield rank for 2-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 2-bedroom data, Springfield ranks #24 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Springfield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Decatur ($995), Pekin ($920), Peoria ($1,033).