Studio Apartment Rent in Buffalo Grove, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Buffalo Grove, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +13% lower than the citywide median of $2,403 and +63% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Buffalo Grove
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 Buffalo Grove
Compare Buffalo Grove's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $447 |
| 2 | Dixon | $610 |
| 3 | Charleston | $640 |
| 4 | Quincy | $650 |
| 5 | Pekin | $660 |
| 6 | East Peoria | $670 |
| 7 | Rock Island | $680 |
| 8 | Danville | $690 |
| 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 | Wilmette | $2,100 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove (this page) | $2,100 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $2,060 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $2,015 |
| 8 | Naperville | $1,978 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $1,970 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $1,970 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $1,960 |
| 12 | Bolingbrook | $1,925 |
| 13 | Romeoville | $1,910 |
| 14 | Elmhurst | $1,910 |
| 15 | Geneva | $1,900 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Buffalo Grove.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Buffalo Grove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling, IL | 3.9 mi | $1,570 | $-530 (-25%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 4.7 mi | $1,970 | $-130 (-6%) |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 5.6 mi | $1,690 | $-410 (-20%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 5.9 mi | $2,190 | +$90 (+4%) |
| Palatine, IL | 6.5 mi | $1,550 | $-550 (-26%) |
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 7.6 mi | $1,620 | $-480 (-23%) |
| Lake Forest, IL | 8.3 mi | $2,190 | +$90 (+4%) |
| Northbrook, IL | 8.7 mi | $1,960 | $-140 (-7%) |
| Mundelein, IL | 8.8 mi | $1,660 | $-440 (-21%) |
| Libertyville, IL | 8.9 mi | $1,710 | $-390 (-19%) |
| Lake Bluff, IL | 10.7 mi | $1,740 | $-360 (-17%) |
| Highland Park, IL | 11 mi | $2,060 | $-40 (-2%) |
Studio rent in Buffalo Grove — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Buffalo Grove?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is $2,100 per month. This is +13% below the citywide median of $2,403.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Buffalo Grove?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $84,000 ($7,000/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Buffalo Grove expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Buffalo Grove's studio median of $2,100 is +63% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 91th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Buffalo Grove rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 136 cities in Illinois with studio data, Buffalo Grove ranks #132 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Buffalo Grove?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Wheeling ($1,570), Vernon Hills ($1,970), Arlington Heights ($1,690).