Studio Apartment Rent in Carbondale, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Carbondale, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +34% lower than the citywide median of $673 and +65% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Carbondale
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 Carbondale
Compare Carbondale's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale (this page) | $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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Carbondale.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Carbondale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion, IL | 20.7 mi | $760 | +$313 (+70%) |
| Jackson, MO | 36.3 mi | $870 | +$423 (+95%) |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | 37.6 mi | $750 | +$303 (+68%) |
| Paducah, KY | 59.8 mi | $720 | +$273 (+61%) |
| Shiloh, IL | 71.8 mi | $960 | +$513 (+115%) |
| O Fallon, IL | 76.8 mi | $1,130 | +$683 (+153%) |
| Swansea, IL | 76.8 mi | $1,225 | +$778 (+174%) |
| Belleville, IL | 77.5 mi | $873 | +$426 (+95%) |
| Fairview Heights, IL | 80.7 mi | $1,030 | +$583 (+130%) |
| Collinsville, IL | 84.2 mi | $880 | +$433 (+97%) |
| Edwardsville, IL | 90.4 mi | $1,020 | +$573 (+128%) |
| Oakville, MO | 91.1 mi | $940 | +$493 (+110%) |
Studio rent in Carbondale — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Carbondale?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Carbondale, Illinois is $447 per month. This is +34% below the citywide median of $673.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Carbondale?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $17,880 ($1,490/month gross), which works out to roughly $8.60/hour at a full-time job.
Is Carbondale expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Carbondale's studio median of $447 is +65% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 0th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Carbondale rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 136 cities in Illinois with studio data, Carbondale ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Carbondale?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Carbondale.