Studio Apartment Rent in Decatur, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Decatur, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $1,019 and +41% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Decatur
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 Decatur
Compare Decatur'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 (this page) | $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 Decatur.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Decatur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IL | 42.2 mi | $770 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Springfield, IL | 42.9 mi | $750 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Normal, IL | 46 mi | $720 | $-40 (-5%) |
| Chatham, IL | 49.9 mi | $950 | +$190 (+25%) |
| Savoy, IL | 54.1 mi | $850 | +$90 (+12%) |
| Champaign, IL | 54.2 mi | $1,033 | +$273 (+36%) |
| Montgomery, IL | 56.6 mi | $1,605 | +$845 (+111%) |
| Urbana, IL | 60.2 mi | $870 | +$110 (+14%) |
| Pekin, IL | 62.3 mi | $660 | $-100 (-13%) |
| Washington, IL | 64.1 mi | $750 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Charleston, IL | 64.4 mi | $640 | $-120 (-16%) |
| Rantoul, IL | 67.2 mi | $638 | $-122 (-16%) |
Studio rent in Decatur — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Decatur?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Decatur, Illinois is $760 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $1,019.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Decatur?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $30,400 ($2,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Decatur expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Decatur's studio median of $760 is +41% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 7th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Decatur rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Decatur ranks #15 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Decatur?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Springfield ($750), Normal ($720), Pekin ($660).