Studio Apartment Rent in Chicago Ridge, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Chicago Ridge, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $1,519 and +6% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Chicago Ridge
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 Chicago Ridge
Compare Chicago Ridge'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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Chicago Ridge.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Chicago Ridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Lawn, IL | 2 mi | $1,350 | +$140 (+12%) |
| Alsip, IL | 3.6 mi | $1,150 | $-60 (-5%) |
| Evergreen Park, IL | 5.4 mi | $1,340 | +$130 (+11%) |
| Midlothian, IL | 5.6 mi | $1,220 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Orland Park, IL | 6.5 mi | $1,490 | +$280 (+23%) |
| Blue Island, IL | 7.5 mi | $1,110 | $-100 (-8%) |
| La Grange, IL | 8.5 mi | $1,420 | +$210 (+17%) |
| Berwyn, IL | 9.2 mi | $1,330 | +$120 (+10%) |
| Cicero, IL | 9.4 mi | $1,210 | — |
| Brookfield, IL | 9.7 mi | $1,270 | +$60 (+5%) |
| Willowbrook, IL | 10.7 mi | $1,750 | +$540 (+45%) |
| Riverdale, IL | 10.7 mi | $1,190 | $-20 (-2%) |
Studio rent in Chicago Ridge — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Chicago Ridge?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Chicago Ridge, Illinois is $1,210 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $1,519.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Chicago Ridge?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $48,400 ($4,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Chicago Ridge expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Chicago Ridge's studio median of $1,210 is +6% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 44th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Chicago Ridge rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Chicago Ridge ranks #46 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Chicago Ridge?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Alsip ($1,150), Blue Island ($1,110), Riverdale ($1,190).