Studio Apartment Rent in Barrington, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Barrington, Illinois as of September 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $2,666 and +70% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Barrington
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 Barrington
Compare Barrington's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $443 |
| 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 | Normal | $720 |
| 11 | Peoria | $738 |
| 12 | Springfield | $750 |
| 13 | Decatur | $760 |
| 14 | Marion | $760 |
| 15 | Bloomington | $770 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,190 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,190 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,190 |
| 4 | Barrington (this page) | $2,190 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $2,100 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $2,100 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $2,060 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $2,015 |
| 9 | Naperville | $1,978 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $1,970 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $1,970 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $1,960 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $1,940 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $1,925 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Barrington.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Barrington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palatine, IL | 8.5 mi | $1,550 | $-640 (-29%) |
| Streamwood, IL | 8.7 mi | $1,970 | $-220 (-10%) |
| Carpentersville, IL | 9 mi | $1,530 | $-660 (-30%) |
| Schaumburg, IL | 9.1 mi | $1,817 | $-373 (-17%) |
| West Dundee, IL | 10 mi | $1,450 | $-740 (-34%) |
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 11.5 mi | $1,620 | $-570 (-26%) |
| Lake in the Hills, IL | 11.5 mi | $1,760 | $-430 (-20%) |
| Bartlett, IL | 11.8 mi | $1,940 | $-250 (-11%) |
| Mundelein, IL | 12.1 mi | $1,660 | $-530 (-24%) |
| Roselle, IL | 12.6 mi | $1,700 | $-490 (-22%) |
| Crystal Lake, IL | 12.7 mi | $1,480 | $-710 (-32%) |
| Elgin, IL | 13.1 mi | $1,620 | $-570 (-26%) |
Studio rent in Barrington — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Barrington?
As of September 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Barrington, Illinois is $2,190 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $2,666.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Barrington?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $87,600 ($7,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $42.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Barrington expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Barrington's studio median of $2,190 is +70% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 92th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Barrington rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 136 cities in Illinois with studio data, Barrington ranks #133 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Barrington?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Palatine ($1,550), Streamwood ($1,970), Carpentersville ($1,530).