Studio Apartment Rent in Danville, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Danville, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $866 and +47% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Danville
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 Danville
Compare Danville'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 (this page) | $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? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Danville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Danville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rantoul, IL | 37.8 mi | $820 | +$130 (+19%) |
| Urbana, IL | 37.8 mi | $870 | +$180 (+26%) |
| Savoy, IL | 43.2 mi | $850 | +$160 (+23%) |
| Champaign, IL | 44.1 mi | $1,033 | +$343 (+50%) |
| West Lafayette, IN | 50.6 mi | $830 | +$140 (+20%) |
| Crawfordsville, IN | 51.5 mi | $598 | $-92 (-13%) |
| Terre Haute, IN | 52 mi | $803 | +$113 (+16%) |
| Mahomet, IL | 54.4 mi | $1,080 | +$390 (+57%) |
| Charleston, IL | 56 mi | $640 | $-50 (-7%) |
| Lafayette, IN | 56.8 mi | $810 | +$120 (+17%) |
| Kankakee, IL | 69.5 mi | $780 | +$90 (+13%) |
| Bourbonnais, IL | 74.2 mi | $960 | +$270 (+39%) |
Studio rent in Danville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Danville?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Danville, Illinois is $690 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $866.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Danville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $27,600 ($2,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Danville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Danville's studio median of $690 is +47% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 2th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Danville rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Danville ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Danville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Crawfordsville ($598), Charleston ($640).