Studio Apartment Rent in Berwyn, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Berwyn, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +10% lower than the citywide median of $1,472 and +3% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Berwyn
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 Berwyn
Compare Berwyn'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 Berwyn.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Berwyn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cicero, IL | 2.2 mi | $1,210 | $-120 (-9%) |
| Forest Park, IL | 2.8 mi | $1,370 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Oak Park, IL | 3.4 mi | $1,683 | +$353 (+27%) |
| Brookfield, IL | 3.9 mi | $1,270 | $-60 (-5%) |
| Broadview, IL | 4.7 mi | $1,160 | $-170 (-13%) |
| La Grange Park, IL | 5.7 mi | $1,420 | +$90 (+7%) |
| Elmwood Park, IL | 6.1 mi | $1,380 | +$50 (+4%) |
| La Grange, IL | 6.6 mi | $1,420 | +$90 (+7%) |
| Chicago, IL | 8.6 mi | $1,595 | +$265 (+20%) |
| Oak Lawn, IL | 8.8 mi | $1,350 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Chicago Ridge, IL | 9.2 mi | $1,210 | $-120 (-9%) |
| Evergreen Park, IL | 9.9 mi | $1,340 | +$10 (+1%) |
Studio rent in Berwyn — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Berwyn?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Berwyn, Illinois is $1,330 per month. This is +10% below the citywide median of $1,472.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Berwyn?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $53,200 ($4,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Berwyn expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Berwyn's studio median of $1,330 is +3% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 53th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Berwyn rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Berwyn ranks #60 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Berwyn?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Cicero ($1,210), Brookfield ($1,270), Broadview ($1,160).