Studio Apartment Rent in Glendale Heights, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Glendale Heights, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +15% lower than the citywide median of $1,948 and +29% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Glendale Heights
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 Glendale Heights
Compare Glendale Heights's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $464 |
| 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 | Peoria Heights | $700 |
| 11 | Normal | $720 |
| 12 | Peoria | $738 |
| 13 | Springfield | $750 |
| 14 | Decatur | $760 |
| 15 | Marion | $760 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,190 |
| 2 | Deerfield | $2,190 |
| 3 | Barrington | $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 | Bartlett | $1,940 |
| 13 | Bolingbrook | $1,925 |
| 14 | Romeoville | $1,910 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Glendale Heights.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Glendale Heights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomingdale, IL | 2.3 mi | $1,660 | — |
| Carol Stream, IL | 3.5 mi | $1,560 | $-100 (-6%) |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 3.9 mi | $1,340 | $-320 (-19%) |
| Roselle, IL | 4.3 mi | $1,700 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Addison, IL | 4.3 mi | $1,310 | $-350 (-21%) |
| Lombard, IL | 5 mi | $1,780 | +$120 (+7%) |
| Wheaton, IL | 5.1 mi | $1,775 | +$115 (+7%) |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 8.3 mi | $1,620 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Downers Grove, IL | 8.4 mi | $1,720 | +$60 (+4%) |
| Schaumburg, IL | 8.7 mi | $1,817 | +$157 (+9%) |
| Lisle, IL | 8.9 mi | $1,710 | +$50 (+3%) |
| Elmhurst, IL | 9.6 mi | $1,910 | +$250 (+15%) |
Studio rent in Glendale Heights — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Glendale Heights?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Glendale Heights, Illinois is $1,660 per month. This is +15% below the citywide median of $1,948.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Glendale Heights?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $66,400 ($5,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Glendale Heights expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Glendale Heights's studio median of $1,660 is +29% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 74th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Glendale Heights rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Glendale Heights ranks #102 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Glendale Heights?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Carol Stream ($1,560), Glen Ellyn ($1,340), Addison ($1,310).