Studio Apartment Rent in Deerfield, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Deerfield, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +12% lower than the citywide median of $2,499 and +70% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Deerfield
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 Deerfield
Compare Deerfield'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 (this page) | $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 Deerfield.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Deerfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northbrook, IL | 4 mi | $1,960 | $-230 (-11%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 4.3 mi | $1,570 | $-620 (-28%) |
| Lake Forest, IL | 4.4 mi | $2,190 | — |
| Highland Park, IL | 5.1 mi | $2,060 | $-130 (-6%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 5.9 mi | $2,100 | $-90 (-4%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 7 mi | $1,970 | $-220 (-10%) |
| Lake Bluff, IL | 7.7 mi | $1,740 | $-450 (-21%) |
| Glenview, IL | 7.9 mi | $1,720 | $-470 (-21%) |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 9.3 mi | $1,690 | $-500 (-23%) |
| Libertyville, IL | 9.8 mi | $1,710 | $-480 (-22%) |
| Morton Grove, IL | 11 mi | $2,190 | — |
| Des Plaines, IL | 11.1 mi | $1,370 | $-820 (-37%) |
Studio rent in Deerfield — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Deerfield?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Deerfield, Illinois is $2,190 per month. This is +12% below the citywide median of $2,499.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Deerfield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $87,600 ($7,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $42.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Deerfield expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Deerfield's studio median of $2,190 is +70% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 93th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Deerfield rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Deerfield ranks #138 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Deerfield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Northbrook ($1,960), Wheeling ($1,570), Highland Park ($2,060).