Studio Apartment Rent in Cicero, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Cicero, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +8% lower than the citywide median of $1,314 and +6% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Cicero
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 Cicero
Compare Cicero's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $464 |
| 2 | Dixon | $610 |
| 3 | Charleston | $640 |
| 4 | Quincy | $650 |
| 5 | Macomb | $660 |
| 6 | Pekin | $660 |
| 7 | Rock Island | $680 |
| 8 | Danville | $690 |
| 9 | Moline | $700 |
| 10 | Peoria Heights | $700 |
| 11 | Normal | $720 |
| 12 | Peoria | $738 |
| 13 | Springfield | $750 |
| 14 | Decatur | $760 |
| 15 | Marion | $760 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,190 |
| 2 | Deerfield | $2,190 |
| 3 | Barrington | $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 | Bartlett | $1,940 |
| 13 | Bolingbrook | $1,925 |
| 14 | Romeoville | $1,910 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Cicero.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Cicero |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berwyn, IL | 2.2 mi | $1,330 | +$120 (+10%) |
| Oak Park, IL | 4 mi | $1,683 | +$473 (+39%) |
| Forest Park, IL | 4.4 mi | $1,370 | +$160 (+13%) |
| Brookfield, IL | 6.1 mi | $1,270 | +$60 (+5%) |
| Chicago, IL | 6.5 mi | $1,595 | +$385 (+32%) |
| Elmwood Park, IL | 6.6 mi | $1,380 | +$170 (+14%) |
| Broadview, IL | 6.8 mi | $1,160 | $-50 (-4%) |
| La Grange Park, IL | 7.9 mi | $1,420 | +$210 (+17%) |
| Oak Lawn, IL | 8.6 mi | $1,350 | +$140 (+12%) |
| La Grange, IL | 8.6 mi | $1,420 | +$210 (+17%) |
| Evergreen Park, IL | 8.9 mi | $1,340 | +$130 (+11%) |
| Chicago Ridge, IL | 9.4 mi | $1,210 | — |
Studio rent in Cicero — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Cicero?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Cicero, Illinois is $1,210 per month. This is +8% below the citywide median of $1,314.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Cicero?
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 Cicero expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Cicero'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 Cicero rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Cicero ranks #47 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Cicero?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Broadview ($1,160).