Studio Apartment Rent in Hazel Crest, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Hazel Crest, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +42% lower than the citywide median of $2,725 and +22% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Hazel Crest
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 Hazel Crest
Compare Hazel Crest'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 Hazel Crest.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Hazel Crest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood, IL | 1.7 mi | $1,410 | $-160 (-10%) |
| Blue Island, IL | 5.6 mi | $1,110 | $-460 (-29%) |
| Riverdale, IL | 6.2 mi | $1,190 | $-380 (-24%) |
| Park Forest, IL | 6.6 mi | $1,520 | $-50 (-3%) |
| Dolton, IL | 7 mi | $1,600 | +$30 (+2%) |
| Alsip, IL | 7.8 mi | $1,150 | $-420 (-27%) |
| Chicago Heights, IL | 7.9 mi | $1,170 | $-400 (-25%) |
| Lansing, IL | 9.2 mi | $1,270 | $-300 (-19%) |
| Calumet City, IL | 9.5 mi | $1,180 | $-390 (-25%) |
| Evergreen Park, IL | 10.3 mi | $1,340 | $-230 (-15%) |
| Oak Lawn, IL | 10.7 mi | $1,350 | $-220 (-14%) |
| Worth, IL | 10.7 mi | $1,230 | $-340 (-22%) |
Studio rent in Hazel Crest — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Hazel Crest?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Hazel Crest, Illinois is $1,570 per month. This is +42% below the citywide median of $2,725.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Hazel Crest?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $62,800 ($5,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hazel Crest expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Hazel Crest's studio median of $1,570 is +22% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 69th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hazel Crest rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 136 cities in Illinois with studio data, Hazel Crest ranks #82 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Hazel Crest?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Homewood ($1,410), Blue Island ($1,110), Riverdale ($1,190).