Studio Apartment Rent in Carbondale, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Carbondale, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +7% lower than the citywide median of $749 and +46% 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 | 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 (this page) | $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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Carbondale.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Carbondale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrin, IL | 13.4 mi | $840 | +$140 (+20%) |
| Marion, IL | 20.7 mi | $760 | +$60 (+9%) |
| Jackson, MO | 36.3 mi | $870 | +$170 (+24%) |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | 37.6 mi | $750 | +$50 (+7%) |
| Paducah, KY | 59.8 mi | $720 | +$20 (+3%) |
| Shiloh, IL | 71.8 mi | $960 | +$260 (+37%) |
| O Fallon, IL | 76.8 mi | $1,130 | +$430 (+61%) |
| Swansea, IL | 76.8 mi | $1,225 | +$525 (+75%) |
| Belleville, IL | 77.5 mi | $873 | +$173 (+25%) |
| Troy, IL | 80.5 mi | $910 | +$210 (+30%) |
| Fairview Heights, IL | 80.7 mi | $1,030 | +$330 (+47%) |
| Collinsville, IL | 84.2 mi | $880 | +$180 (+26%) |
Studio rent in Carbondale — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Carbondale?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Carbondale, Illinois is $700 per month. This is +7% below the citywide median of $749.
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 $28,000 ($2,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Carbondale expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Carbondale's studio median of $700 is +46% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 3th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Carbondale rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Carbondale ranks #9 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Carbondale?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Carbondale.