Studio Apartment Rent in Alton, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Alton, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +10% lower than the citywide median of $977 and +32% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Alton
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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Alton
Compare Alton's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $464 |
| 2 | Dixon | $610 |
| 3 | Charleston | $640 |
| 4 | Quincy | $650 |
| 5 | Macomb | $660 |
| 6 | Pekin | $660 |
| 7 | Rock Island | $680 |
| 8 | Danville | $690 |
| 9 | Moline | $700 |
| 10 | Peoria Heights | $700 |
| 11 | Normal | $720 |
| 12 | Peoria | $738 |
| 13 | Springfield | $750 |
| 14 | Decatur | $760 |
| 15 | Marion | $760 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,190 |
| 2 | Deerfield | $2,190 |
| 3 | Barrington | $2,190 |
| 4 | Wilmette | $2,100 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $2,100 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $2,060 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $2,015 |
| 8 | Naperville | $1,978 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $1,970 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $1,970 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $1,960 |
| 12 | Bartlett | $1,940 |
| 13 | Bolingbrook | $1,925 |
| 14 | Romeoville | $1,910 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Alton.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Alton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethalto, IL | 5.6 mi | $840 | $-40 (-5%) |
| Wood River, IL | 6.6 mi | $840 | $-40 (-5%) |
| Spanish Lake, MO | 10.6 mi | $900 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO | 14.3 mi | $930 | +$50 (+6%) |
| Granite City, IL | 14.7 mi | $840 | $-40 (-5%) |
| Edwardsville, IL | 15.2 mi | $1,020 | +$140 (+16%) |
| Florissant, MO | 15.9 mi | $1,030 | +$150 (+17%) |
| Jennings, MO | 16.4 mi | $840 | $-40 (-5%) |
| Ferguson, MO | 17.7 mi | $1,010 | +$130 (+15%) |
| Collinsville, IL | 20.2 mi | $880 | — |
| Berkeley, MO | 20.5 mi | $1,020 | +$140 (+16%) |
| Hazelwood, MO | 20.8 mi | $880 | — |
Studio rent in Alton — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Alton?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Alton, Illinois is $880 per month. This is +10% below the citywide median of $977.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Alton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,200 ($2,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Alton expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Alton's studio median of $880 is +32% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 16th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Alton rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Alton ranks #28 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Alton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Bethalto ($840), Wood River ($840), Granite City ($840).