Studio Apartment Rent in Des Plaines, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Des Plaines, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +34% lower than the citywide median of $2,079 and +6% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Des Plaines
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 Des Plaines
Compare Des Plaines'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 Des Plaines.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Des Plaines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenview, IL | 6.6 mi | $1,720 | +$350 (+26%) |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 7.1 mi | $1,620 | +$250 (+18%) |
| Morton Grove, IL | 7.5 mi | $2,190 | +$820 (+60%) |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 7.9 mi | $1,690 | +$320 (+23%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 8.2 mi | $1,570 | +$200 (+15%) |
| Northbrook, IL | 8.4 mi | $1,960 | +$590 (+43%) |
| Elmhurst, IL | 8.7 mi | $1,910 | +$540 (+39%) |
| Elmwood Park, IL | 8.8 mi | $1,380 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 9.2 mi | $1,620 | +$250 (+18%) |
| Addison, IL | 10.2 mi | $1,310 | $-60 (-4%) |
| Skokie, IL | 10.5 mi | $1,535 | +$165 (+12%) |
| Broadview, IL | 11.1 mi | $1,160 | $-210 (-15%) |
Studio rent in Des Plaines — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Des Plaines?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Des Plaines, Illinois is $1,370 per month. This is +34% below the citywide median of $2,079.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Des Plaines?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,800 ($4,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Des Plaines expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Des Plaines's studio median of $1,370 is +6% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 56th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Des Plaines rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 136 cities in Illinois with studio data, Des Plaines ranks #66 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Des Plaines?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Addison ($1,310), Broadview ($1,160).