Studio Apartment Rent in Calumet City, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Calumet City, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $1,536 and +9% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Calumet City
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 Calumet City
Compare Calumet City'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 | $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 Calumet City.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Calumet City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing, IL | 3.3 mi | $1,270 | +$90 (+8%) |
| Dolton, IL | 3.4 mi | $1,600 | +$420 (+36%) |
| Riverdale, IL | 6.1 mi | $1,190 | +$10 (+1%) |
| East Chicago, IN | 7.2 mi | $670 | $-510 (-43%) |
| Chicago Heights, IL | 7.7 mi | $1,170 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Highland, IN | 8 mi | $1,000 | $-180 (-15%) |
| Homewood, IL | 8.6 mi | $1,410 | +$230 (+19%) |
| Blue Island, IL | 9.4 mi | $1,110 | $-70 (-6%) |
| Schererville, IN | 11 mi | $980 | $-200 (-17%) |
| Evergreen Park, IL | 12.8 mi | $1,340 | +$160 (+14%) |
| Park Forest, IL | 13 mi | $1,520 | +$340 (+29%) |
| Alsip, IL | 13.4 mi | $1,150 | $-30 (-3%) |
Studio rent in Calumet City — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Calumet City?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Calumet City, Illinois is $1,180 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $1,536.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Calumet City?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $47,200 ($3,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Calumet City expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Calumet City's studio median of $1,180 is +9% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 41th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Calumet City rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 136 cities in Illinois with studio data, Calumet City ranks #43 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Calumet City?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include East Chicago ($670), Chicago Heights ($1,170), Highland ($1,000).