Studio Apartment Rent in Batavia, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Batavia, Illinois as of June 2026. That's +28% lower than the citywide median of $1,900 and +6% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Batavia
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 Batavia
Compare Batavia's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dixon | $610 |
| 2 | Charleston | $640 |
| 3 | Quincy | $650 |
| 4 | Pekin | $660 |
| 5 | East Peoria | $670 |
| 6 | Rock Island | $680 |
| 7 | Danville | $690 |
| 8 | Carbondale | $700 |
| 9 | Moline | $700 |
| 10 | Peoria Heights | $700 |
| 11 | Normal | $720 |
| 12 | Peoria | $738 |
| 13 | Springfield | $750 |
| 14 | Washington | $750 |
| 15 | Decatur | $760 |
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 | $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? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Batavia.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Batavia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva, IL | 3.5 mi | $1,900 | +$530 (+39%) |
| Aurora, IL | 6.1 mi | $1,730 | +$360 (+26%) |
| Saint Charles, IL | 6.2 mi | $1,750 | +$380 (+28%) |
| Warrenville, IL | 8.8 mi | $1,790 | +$420 (+31%) |
| Oswego, IL | 10.2 mi | $1,305 | $-65 (-5%) |
| Naperville, IL | 11.6 mi | $1,978 | +$608 (+44%) |
| Bartlett, IL | 11.9 mi | $1,940 | +$570 (+42%) |
| Wheaton, IL | 13.1 mi | $1,775 | +$405 (+30%) |
| Elgin, IL | 13.2 mi | $1,620 | +$250 (+18%) |
| Carol Stream, IL | 13.3 mi | $1,560 | +$190 (+14%) |
| Streamwood, IL | 15.2 mi | $1,970 | +$600 (+44%) |
| Lisle, IL | 15.8 mi | $1,710 | +$340 (+25%) |
Studio rent in Batavia — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Batavia?
As of June 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Batavia, Illinois is $1,370 per month. This is +28% below the citywide median of $1,900.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Batavia?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,800 ($4,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Batavia expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Batavia's studio median of $1,370 is +6% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 55th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Batavia rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 138 cities in Illinois with studio data, Batavia ranks #66 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Batavia?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Oswego ($1,305).