1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Sycamore, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Sycamore, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $1,543 and +23% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Sycamore
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 Sycamore
Compare Sycamore'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? 1 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Sycamore.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Sycamore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dekalb, IL | 10.1 mi | $1,000 | $-80 (-7%) |
| Elgin, IL | 23.8 mi | $1,730 | +$650 (+60%) |
| Geneva, IL | 23.8 mi | $2,040 | +$960 (+89%) |
| North Aurora, IL | 25.3 mi | $1,750 | +$670 (+62%) |
| West Dundee, IL | 25.5 mi | $1,550 | +$470 (+44%) |
| Saint Charles, IL | 25.6 mi | $1,870 | +$790 (+73%) |
| Woodstock, IL | 26.1 mi | $1,430 | +$350 (+32%) |
| Lake in the Hills, IL | 27.1 mi | $1,890 | +$810 (+75%) |
| Crystal Lake, IL | 27.7 mi | $1,590 | +$510 (+47%) |
| Aurora, IL | 31.4 mi | $1,844 | +$764 (+71%) |
| Oswego, IL | 31.5 mi | $1,335 | +$255 (+24%) |
| Bartlett, IL | 31.5 mi | $2,070 | +$990 (+92%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Sycamore — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Sycamore?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Sycamore, Illinois is $1,080 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $1,543.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Sycamore?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $43,200 ($3,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Sycamore expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Sycamore's 1-bedroom median of $1,080 is +23% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 27th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Sycamore rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Sycamore ranks #40 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Sycamore?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Dekalb ($1,000).