Studio Apartment Rent in Brookfield, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Brookfield, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,828 and +2% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Brookfield
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 Brookfield
Compare Brookfield'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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Brookfield.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Brookfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Grange Park, IL | 1.9 mi | $1,420 | +$150 (+12%) |
| Broadview, IL | 2.3 mi | $1,160 | $-110 (-9%) |
| La Grange, IL | 3.3 mi | $1,420 | +$150 (+12%) |
| Forest Park, IL | 3.5 mi | $1,370 | +$100 (+8%) |
| Berwyn, IL | 3.9 mi | $1,330 | +$60 (+5%) |
| Oak Park, IL | 5.6 mi | $1,683 | +$413 (+33%) |
| Cicero, IL | 6.1 mi | $1,210 | $-60 (-5%) |
| Elmwood Park, IL | 7.2 mi | $1,380 | +$110 (+9%) |
| Willowbrook, IL | 8 mi | $1,750 | +$480 (+38%) |
| Elmhurst, IL | 8.1 mi | $1,910 | +$640 (+50%) |
| Westmont, IL | 8.9 mi | $1,520 | +$250 (+20%) |
| Chicago Ridge, IL | 9.7 mi | $1,210 | $-60 (-5%) |
Studio rent in Brookfield — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Brookfield?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Brookfield, Illinois is $1,270 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,828.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Brookfield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $50,800 ($4,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Brookfield expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Brookfield's studio median of $1,270 is +2% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 48th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Brookfield rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Brookfield ranks #52 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Brookfield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Broadview ($1,160), Cicero ($1,210), Chicago Ridge ($1,210).