1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Streamwood, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Streamwood, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +15% lower than the citywide median of $2,475 and +51% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Streamwood
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 Streamwood
Compare Streamwood'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 (this page) | $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 Streamwood.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Streamwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett, IL | 3.3 mi | $2,070 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Roselle, IL | 6.7 mi | $1,820 | $-290 (-14%) |
| Schaumburg, IL | 7 mi | $1,947 | $-163 (-8%) |
| Bloomingdale, IL | 7.7 mi | $1,780 | $-330 (-16%) |
| Carol Stream, IL | 8 mi | $1,670 | $-440 (-21%) |
| Barrington, IL | 8.7 mi | $2,340 | +$230 (+11%) |
| Elgin, IL | 9.6 mi | $1,730 | $-380 (-18%) |
| Glendale Heights, IL | 9.8 mi | $1,780 | $-330 (-16%) |
| Saint Charles, IL | 10.4 mi | $1,870 | $-240 (-11%) |
| West Dundee, IL | 10.5 mi | $1,550 | $-560 (-27%) |
| Palatine, IL | 11.4 mi | $1,660 | $-450 (-21%) |
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 11.7 mi | $1,730 | $-380 (-18%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Streamwood — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Streamwood?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Streamwood, Illinois is $2,110 per month. This is +15% below the citywide median of $2,475.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Streamwood?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $84,400 ($7,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Streamwood expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Streamwood's 1-bedroom median of $2,110 is +51% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 86th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Streamwood rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Streamwood ranks #131 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Streamwood?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Bartlett ($2,070), Roselle ($1,820), Schaumburg ($1,947).