Studio Apartment Rent in Bensenville, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Bensenville, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $1,865 and +9% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Bensenville
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 Bensenville
Compare Bensenville's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dixon | $610 |
| 2 | Rantoul | $638 |
| 3 | Charleston | $640 |
| 4 | Quincy | $650 |
| 5 | Macomb | $660 |
| 6 | Pekin | $660 |
| 7 | Rock Island | $680 |
| 8 | Danville | $690 |
| 9 | Carbondale | $700 |
| 10 | Moline | $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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Bensenville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Bensenville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst, IL | 4.3 mi | $1,910 | +$510 (+36%) |
| Des Plaines, IL | 5 mi | $1,370 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 5.1 mi | $1,620 | +$220 (+16%) |
| Addison, IL | 5.6 mi | $1,310 | $-90 (-6%) |
| Lombard, IL | 8.1 mi | $1,780 | +$380 (+27%) |
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 9.2 mi | $1,620 | +$220 (+16%) |
| Broadview, IL | 9.2 mi | $1,160 | $-240 (-17%) |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 9.3 mi | $1,690 | +$290 (+21%) |
| Elmwood Park, IL | 9.6 mi | $1,380 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Glendale Heights, IL | 9.8 mi | $1,660 | +$260 (+19%) |
| La Grange Park, IL | 10 mi | $1,420 | +$20 (+1%) |
| Roselle, IL | 10.3 mi | $1,700 | +$300 (+21%) |
Studio rent in Bensenville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Bensenville?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Bensenville, Illinois is $1,400 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $1,865.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Bensenville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $56,000 ($4,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bensenville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Bensenville's studio median of $1,400 is +9% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 58th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bensenville rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Bensenville ranks #70 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Bensenville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Des Plaines ($1,370), Addison ($1,310), Broadview ($1,160).