1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Woodstock, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Woodstock, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +1% higher than the citywide median of $1,415 and +3% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Woodstock
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 Woodstock
Compare Woodstock's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $530 |
| 2 | Round Lake Beach | $650 |
| 3 | Charleston | $720 |
| 4 | Pekin | $720 |
| 5 | Quincy | $730 |
| 6 | Macomb | $740 |
| 7 | Danville | $770 |
| 8 | Dixon | $770 |
| 9 | Peoria Heights | $770 |
| 10 | Marion | $780 |
| 11 | Normal | $790 |
| 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 | Deerfield | $2,340 |
| 3 | Barrington | $2,340 |
| 4 | Wilmette | $2,240 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $2,240 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $2,210 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $2,155 |
| 8 | Naperville | $2,113 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $2,110 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $2,110 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $2,100 |
| 12 | Bartlett | $2,070 |
| 13 | Bolingbrook | $2,060 |
| 14 | Romeoville | $2,050 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $2,050 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Woodstock.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Woodstock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake, IL | 11 mi | $1,590 | +$160 (+11%) |
| McHenry, IL | 11.1 mi | $1,690 | +$260 (+18%) |
| Lake in the Hills, IL | 12.6 mi | $1,890 | +$460 (+32%) |
| West Dundee, IL | 18.4 mi | $1,550 | +$120 (+8%) |
| Carpentersville, IL | 18.5 mi | $1,640 | +$210 (+15%) |
| Elgin, IL | 22.5 mi | $1,730 | +$300 (+21%) |
| Barrington, IL | 23.6 mi | $2,340 | +$910 (+64%) |
| Round Lake, IL | 24 mi | $1,700 | +$270 (+19%) |
| Round Lake Beach, IL | 25.4 mi | $650 | $-780 (-55%) |
| Sycamore, IL | 26.1 mi | $1,080 | $-350 (-24%) |
| Antioch, IL | 27.5 mi | $1,340 | $-90 (-6%) |
| Grayslake, IL | 28.4 mi | $1,740 | +$310 (+22%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Woodstock — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Woodstock?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Woodstock, Illinois is $1,430 per month. This is +1% higher than the citywide median of $1,415.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Woodstock?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $57,200 ($4,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Woodstock expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Woodstock's 1-bedroom median of $1,430 is +3% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 52th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Woodstock rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Woodstock ranks #68 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Woodstock?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Round Lake Beach ($650), Sycamore ($1,080), Antioch ($1,340).