Studio Apartment Rent in Elmhurst, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Elmhurst, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $2,449 and +48% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Elmhurst
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 Elmhurst
Compare Elmhurst'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 Elmhurst.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Elmhurst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison, IL | 5.7 mi | $1,310 | $-600 (-31%) |
| Lombard, IL | 5.7 mi | $1,780 | $-130 (-7%) |
| Broadview, IL | 6.5 mi | $1,160 | $-750 (-39%) |
| La Grange Park, IL | 6.5 mi | $1,420 | $-490 (-26%) |
| Westmont, IL | 7.4 mi | $1,520 | $-390 (-20%) |
| Brookfield, IL | 8.1 mi | $1,270 | $-640 (-34%) |
| Downers Grove, IL | 8.2 mi | $1,720 | $-190 (-10%) |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 8.6 mi | $1,340 | $-570 (-30%) |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 8.6 mi | $1,620 | $-290 (-15%) |
| Des Plaines, IL | 8.7 mi | $1,370 | $-540 (-28%) |
| Forest Park, IL | 8.8 mi | $1,370 | $-540 (-28%) |
| La Grange, IL | 9.2 mi | $1,420 | $-490 (-26%) |
Studio rent in Elmhurst — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Elmhurst?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Elmhurst, Illinois is $1,910 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $2,449.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Elmhurst?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $76,400 ($6,367/month gross), which works out to roughly $36.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Elmhurst expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Elmhurst's studio median of $1,910 is +48% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 85th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Elmhurst rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Elmhurst ranks #125 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Elmhurst?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Addison ($1,310), Lombard ($1,780), Broadview ($1,160).