Studio Apartment Rent in East Alton, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in East Alton, Illinois as of September 2026. That's +7% lower than the citywide median of $900 and +35% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in East Alton
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 East Alton
Compare East Alton's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $443 |
| 2 | Dixon | $610 |
| 3 | Charleston | $640 |
| 4 | Quincy | $650 |
| 5 | Macomb | $660 |
| 6 | Pekin | $660 |
| 7 | Rock Island | $680 |
| 8 | Danville | $690 |
| 9 | Moline | $700 |
| 10 | Normal | $720 |
| 11 | Peoria | $738 |
| 12 | Springfield | $750 |
| 13 | Decatur | $760 |
| 14 | Marion | $760 |
| 15 | Bloomington | $770 |
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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than East Alton.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs East Alton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood River, IL | 1 mi | $840 | — |
| Bethalto, IL | 3.7 mi | $840 | — |
| Alton, IL | 5.6 mi | $880 | +$40 (+5%) |
| Spanish Lake, MO | 9.7 mi | $900 | +$60 (+7%) |
| Edwardsville, IL | 10.2 mi | $1,020 | +$180 (+21%) |
| Granite City, IL | 10.7 mi | $840 | — |
| Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO | 12.9 mi | $930 | +$90 (+11%) |
| Collinsville, IL | 14.7 mi | $880 | +$40 (+5%) |
| Jennings, MO | 15.8 mi | $840 | — |
| Florissant, MO | 17.3 mi | $1,030 | +$190 (+23%) |
| Ferguson, MO | 17.8 mi | $1,010 | +$170 (+20%) |
| Fairview Heights, IL | 19.9 mi | $1,030 | +$190 (+23%) |
Studio rent in East Alton — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in East Alton?
As of September 2026, the median studio apartment rent in East Alton, Illinois is $840 per month. This is +7% below the citywide median of $900.
What income do you need to afford a studio in East Alton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $33,600 ($2,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is East Alton expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
East Alton's studio median of $840 is +35% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 13th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does East Alton rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 136 cities in Illinois with studio data, East Alton ranks #22 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near East Alton?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than East Alton.