Studio Apartment Rent in Crystal Lake, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Crystal Lake, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $1,969 and +15% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Crystal Lake
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 Crystal Lake
Compare Crystal Lake's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $447 |
| 2 | Dixon | $610 |
| 3 | Charleston | $640 |
| 4 | Quincy | $650 |
| 5 | Pekin | $660 |
| 6 | East Peoria | $670 |
| 7 | Rock Island | $680 |
| 8 | Danville | $690 |
| 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 | 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 | Bolingbrook | $1,925 |
| 13 | Romeoville | $1,910 |
| 14 | Elmhurst | $1,910 |
| 15 | Geneva | $1,900 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Crystal Lake.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Crystal Lake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake in the Hills, IL | 2 mi | $1,760 | +$280 (+19%) |
| McHenry, IL | 7.2 mi | $1,580 | +$100 (+7%) |
| Carpentersville, IL | 8.5 mi | $1,530 | +$50 (+3%) |
| West Dundee, IL | 8.8 mi | $1,450 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Woodstock, IL | 11 mi | $1,340 | $-140 (-9%) |
| Elgin, IL | 13.9 mi | $1,620 | +$140 (+9%) |
| Round Lake, IL | 17 mi | $1,590 | +$110 (+7%) |
| Streamwood, IL | 17.9 mi | $1,970 | +$490 (+33%) |
| Mundelein, IL | 20.1 mi | $1,660 | +$180 (+12%) |
| Grayslake, IL | 20.8 mi | $1,630 | +$150 (+10%) |
| Saint Charles, IL | 20.9 mi | $1,750 | +$270 (+18%) |
| Palatine, IL | 21 mi | $1,550 | +$70 (+5%) |
Studio rent in Crystal Lake — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Crystal Lake?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Crystal Lake, Illinois is $1,480 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $1,969.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Crystal Lake?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $59,200 ($4,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Crystal Lake expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Crystal Lake's studio median of $1,480 is +15% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 64th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Crystal Lake rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 136 cities in Illinois with studio data, Crystal Lake ranks #73 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Crystal Lake?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include West Dundee ($1,450), Woodstock ($1,340).