1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Willowbrook, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Willowbrook, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +7% lower than the citywide median of $2,005 and +34% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Willowbrook
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 Willowbrook
Compare Willowbrook'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 Willowbrook.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Willowbrook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darien, IL | 3.6 mi | $1,960 | +$90 (+5%) |
| Westmont, IL | 4.6 mi | $1,630 | $-240 (-13%) |
| La Grange, IL | 4.9 mi | $1,520 | $-350 (-19%) |
| La Grange Park, IL | 7.2 mi | $1,510 | $-360 (-19%) |
| Woodridge, IL | 7.8 mi | $1,690 | $-180 (-10%) |
| Downers Grove, IL | 8 mi | $1,840 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Brookfield, IL | 8 mi | $1,360 | $-510 (-27%) |
| Broadview, IL | 9.4 mi | $1,240 | $-630 (-34%) |
| Orland Park, IL | 10.5 mi | $1,590 | $-280 (-15%) |
| Elmhurst, IL | 10.6 mi | $2,050 | +$180 (+10%) |
| Chicago Ridge, IL | 10.7 mi | $1,290 | $-580 (-31%) |
| Lombard, IL | 11 mi | $1,900 | +$30 (+2%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Willowbrook — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Willowbrook?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Willowbrook, Illinois is $1,870 per month. This is +7% below the citywide median of $2,005.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Willowbrook?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $74,800 ($6,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Willowbrook expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Willowbrook's 1-bedroom median of $1,870 is +34% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 78th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Willowbrook rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Willowbrook ranks #116 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Willowbrook?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Westmont ($1,630), La Grange ($1,520), La Grange Park ($1,510).