Studio Apartment Rent in Darien, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Darien, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +15% lower than the citywide median of $2,158 and +42% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Darien
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 Darien
Compare Darien'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Darien.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Darien |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmont, IL | 3.4 mi | $1,520 | $-310 (-17%) |
| Willowbrook, IL | 3.6 mi | $1,750 | $-80 (-4%) |
| Woodridge, IL | 4.2 mi | $1,580 | $-250 (-14%) |
| Downers Grove, IL | 5.3 mi | $1,720 | $-110 (-6%) |
| Lisle, IL | 7.7 mi | $1,710 | $-120 (-7%) |
| La Grange, IL | 8 mi | $1,420 | $-410 (-22%) |
| Lombard, IL | 9.2 mi | $1,780 | $-50 (-3%) |
| La Grange Park, IL | 9.5 mi | $1,420 | $-410 (-22%) |
| Bolingbrook, IL | 9.8 mi | $1,925 | +$95 (+5%) |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 9.9 mi | $1,340 | $-490 (-27%) |
| Brookfield, IL | 10.7 mi | $1,270 | $-560 (-31%) |
| Elmhurst, IL | 10.8 mi | $1,910 | +$80 (+4%) |
Studio rent in Darien — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Darien?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Darien, Illinois is $1,830 per month. This is +15% below the citywide median of $2,158.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Darien?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $73,200 ($6,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Darien expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Darien's studio median of $1,830 is +42% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 82th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Darien rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Darien ranks #122 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Darien?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Westmont ($1,520), Willowbrook ($1,750), Woodridge ($1,580).