Studio Apartment Rent in Highland Park, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Highland Park, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $3,034 and +60% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Highland 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 Highland Park
Compare Highland Park'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 (this page) | $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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Highland Park.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Highland Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northbrook, IL | 4.9 mi | $1,960 | $-100 (-5%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 5.1 mi | $2,190 | +$130 (+6%) |
| Glenview, IL | 7.7 mi | $1,720 | $-340 (-17%) |
| Lake Bluff, IL | 7.8 mi | $1,740 | $-320 (-16%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 8.9 mi | $1,570 | $-490 (-24%) |
| Wilmette, IL | 9.5 mi | $2,100 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Morton Grove, IL | 10 mi | $2,190 | +$130 (+6%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 11 mi | $2,100 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 11.1 mi | $1,970 | $-90 (-4%) |
| Skokie, IL | 11.3 mi | $1,535 | $-525 (-25%) |
| Libertyville, IL | 12.5 mi | $1,710 | $-350 (-17%) |
| Evanston, IL | 12.7 mi | $1,855 | $-205 (-10%) |
Studio rent in Highland Park — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Highland Park?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Highland Park, Illinois is $2,060 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $3,034.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Highland Park?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $82,400 ($6,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Highland Park expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Highland Park's studio median of $2,060 is +60% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 89th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Highland Park rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Highland Park ranks #135 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Highland Park?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Northbrook ($1,960), Glenview ($1,720), Lake Bluff ($1,740).