Studio Apartment Rent in Carpentersville, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Carpentersville, Illinois as of June 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $2,285 and +19% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Carpentersville
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 Carpentersville
Compare Carpentersville's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dixon | $610 |
| 2 | Charleston | $640 |
| 3 | Quincy | $650 |
| 4 | Pekin | $660 |
| 5 | East Peoria | $670 |
| 6 | Rock Island | $680 |
| 7 | Danville | $690 |
| 8 | Carbondale | $700 |
| 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 | 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 Carpentersville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Carpentersville |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Dundee, IL | 1 mi | $1,450 | $-80 (-5%) |
| Elgin, IL | 6 mi | $1,620 | +$90 (+6%) |
| Lake in the Hills, IL | 6.5 mi | $1,760 | +$230 (+15%) |
| Crystal Lake, IL | 8.5 mi | $1,480 | $-50 (-3%) |
| Barrington, IL | 9 mi | $2,190 | +$660 (+43%) |
| Streamwood, IL | 10.2 mi | $1,970 | +$440 (+29%) |
| Bartlett, IL | 11 mi | $1,940 | +$410 (+27%) |
| Saint Charles, IL | 12.7 mi | $1,750 | +$220 (+14%) |
| Schaumburg, IL | 15.4 mi | $1,817 | +$287 (+19%) |
| Geneva, IL | 16.7 mi | $1,900 | +$370 (+24%) |
| Roselle, IL | 16.8 mi | $1,700 | +$170 (+11%) |
| Palatine, IL | 17 mi | $1,550 | +$20 (+1%) |
Studio rent in Carpentersville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Carpentersville?
As of June 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Carpentersville, Illinois is $1,530 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $2,285.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Carpentersville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $61,200 ($5,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Carpentersville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Carpentersville's studio median of $1,530 is +19% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 67th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Carpentersville rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 138 cities in Illinois with studio data, Carpentersville ranks #78 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Carpentersville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include West Dundee ($1,450), Crystal Lake ($1,480).