Studio Apartment Rent in Forest Park, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Forest Park, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +10% lower than the citywide median of $1,527 and +6% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Forest Park
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 Forest Park
Compare Forest Park'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Forest Park.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Forest Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park, IL | 2.1 mi | $1,683 | +$313 (+23%) |
| Broadview, IL | 2.7 mi | $1,160 | $-210 (-15%) |
| Berwyn, IL | 2.8 mi | $1,330 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Brookfield, IL | 3.5 mi | $1,270 | $-100 (-7%) |
| Elmwood Park, IL | 3.9 mi | $1,380 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Cicero, IL | 4.4 mi | $1,210 | $-160 (-12%) |
| La Grange, IL | 6.8 mi | $1,420 | +$50 (+4%) |
| Elmhurst, IL | 8.8 mi | $1,910 | +$540 (+39%) |
| Chicago, IL | 10 mi | $1,595 | +$225 (+16%) |
| Oak Lawn, IL | 11.5 mi | $1,350 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Willowbrook, IL | 11.5 mi | $1,750 | +$380 (+28%) |
| Des Plaines, IL | 11.5 mi | $1,370 | — |
Studio rent in Forest Park — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Forest Park?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Forest Park, Illinois is $1,370 per month. This is +10% below the citywide median of $1,527.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Forest Park?
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 Forest Park expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Forest Park'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 Forest Park rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 136 cities in Illinois with studio data, Forest Park ranks #67 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Forest Park?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Broadview ($1,160), Berwyn ($1,330), Brookfield ($1,270).