Studio Apartment Rent in Herrin, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Herrin, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +10% lower than the citywide median of $938 and +35% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Herrin
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 Herrin
Compare Herrin'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 Herrin.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Herrin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion, IL | 10.7 mi | $760 | $-80 (-10%) |
| Carbondale, IL | 13.4 mi | $464 | $-376 (-45%) |
| Jackson, MO | 49.5 mi | $870 | +$30 (+4%) |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | 50.2 mi | $750 | $-90 (-11%) |
| Paducah, KY | 58.6 mi | $720 | $-120 (-14%) |
| Shiloh, IL | 77.1 mi | $960 | +$120 (+14%) |
| O Fallon, IL | 81.5 mi | $1,130 | +$290 (+35%) |
| Swansea, IL | 82.6 mi | $1,225 | +$385 (+46%) |
| Belleville, IL | 83.5 mi | $873 | +$33 (+4%) |
| Troy, IL | 84.1 mi | $910 | +$70 (+8%) |
| Fairview Heights, IL | 86 mi | $1,030 | +$190 (+23%) |
| Collinsville, IL | 88.8 mi | $880 | +$40 (+5%) |
Studio rent in Herrin — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Herrin?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Herrin, Illinois is $840 per month. This is +10% below the citywide median of $938.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Herrin?
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 Herrin expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Herrin's studio median of $840 is +35% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 12th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Herrin rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Herrin ranks #23 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Herrin?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Marion ($760), Carbondale ($464), Cape Girardeau ($750).