Studio Apartment Rent in Carol Stream, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Carol Stream, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +14% lower than the citywide median of $1,822 and +21% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Carol Stream
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 Carol Stream
Compare Carol Stream'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 | $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
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Carol Stream.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Carol Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale Heights, IL | 3.5 mi | $1,660 | +$100 (+6%) |
| Bloomingdale, IL | 3.5 mi | $1,660 | +$100 (+6%) |
| Wheaton, IL | 4.2 mi | $1,775 | +$215 (+14%) |
| Roselle, IL | 5.2 mi | $1,700 | +$140 (+9%) |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 5.8 mi | $1,340 | $-220 (-14%) |
| Bartlett, IL | 6.9 mi | $1,940 | +$380 (+24%) |
| Warrenville, IL | 7.4 mi | $1,790 | +$230 (+15%) |
| Addison, IL | 7.8 mi | $1,310 | $-250 (-16%) |
| Streamwood, IL | 8 mi | $1,970 | +$410 (+26%) |
| Lombard, IL | 8 mi | $1,780 | +$220 (+14%) |
| Lisle, IL | 9.3 mi | $1,710 | +$150 (+10%) |
| Schaumburg, IL | 9.6 mi | $1,817 | +$257 (+16%) |
Studio rent in Carol Stream — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Carol Stream?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Carol Stream, Illinois is $1,560 per month. This is +14% below the citywide median of $1,822.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Carol Stream?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $62,400 ($5,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Carol Stream expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Carol Stream's studio median of $1,560 is +21% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 69th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Carol Stream rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Carol Stream ranks #82 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Carol Stream?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Glen Ellyn ($1,340), Addison ($1,310).