Studio Apartment Rent in Buffalo Grove, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Buffalo Grove, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +13% lower than the citywide median of $2,413 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 | $464 |
| 2 | Dixon | $610 |
| 3 | Charleston | $640 |
| 4 | Quincy | $650 |
| 5 | Macomb | $660 |
| 6 | Pekin | $660 |
| 7 | Rock Island | $680 |
| 8 | Danville | $690 |
| 9 | Moline | $700 |
| 10 | Peoria Heights | $700 |
| 11 | Normal | $720 |
| 12 | Peoria | $738 |
| 13 | Springfield | $750 |
| 14 | Decatur | $760 |
| 15 | Marion | $760 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,190 |
| 2 | Deerfield | $2,190 |
| 3 | Barrington | $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 | Bartlett | $1,940 |
| 13 | Bolingbrook | $1,925 |
| 14 | Romeoville | $1,910 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $1,910 |
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%) |
| 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%) |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 11.2 mi | $1,620 | $-480 (-23%) |
Studio rent in Buffalo Grove — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Buffalo Grove?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is $2,100 per month. This is +13% below the citywide median of $2,413.
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 90th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Buffalo Grove rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Buffalo Grove ranks #136 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).