Studio Apartment Rent in Dolton, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Dolton, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $2,337 and +24% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Dolton
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 Dolton
Compare Dolton'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 Dolton.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Dolton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale, IL | 2.8 mi | $1,190 | $-410 (-26%) |
| Calumet City, IL | 3.4 mi | $1,180 | $-420 (-26%) |
| Lansing, IL | 5.5 mi | $1,270 | $-330 (-21%) |
| Blue Island, IL | 6 mi | $1,110 | $-490 (-31%) |
| Homewood, IL | 6.6 mi | $1,410 | $-190 (-12%) |
| Munster, IN | 8.7 mi | $1,040 | $-560 (-35%) |
| Midlothian, IL | 9.5 mi | $1,220 | $-380 (-24%) |
| Evergreen Park, IL | 9.6 mi | $1,340 | $-260 (-16%) |
| Alsip, IL | 10 mi | $1,150 | $-450 (-28%) |
| East Chicago, IN | 10.1 mi | $670 | $-930 (-58%) |
| Highland, IN | 11.3 mi | $1,000 | $-600 (-37%) |
| Park Forest, IL | 12 mi | $1,520 | $-80 (-5%) |
Studio rent in Dolton — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Dolton?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Dolton, Illinois is $1,600 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $2,337.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Dolton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $64,000 ($5,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Dolton expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Dolton's studio median of $1,600 is +24% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 71th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Dolton rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Dolton ranks #90 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Dolton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Riverdale ($1,190), Calumet City ($1,180), Lansing ($1,270).