Studio Apartment Rent in Highland, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Highland, Illinois as of March 2026. That's +14% lower than the citywide median of $979 and +35% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Highland
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
Compare Highland's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $451 |
| 2 | Dixon | $610 |
| 3 | Charleston | $640 |
| 4 | Quincy | $650 |
| 5 | Macomb | $660 |
| 6 | Pekin | $660 |
| 7 | East Peoria | $670 |
| 8 | Rock Island | $680 |
| 9 | Danville | $690 |
| 10 | Moline | $700 |
| 11 | Peoria Heights | $700 |
| 12 | Normal | $720 |
| 13 | Peoria | $738 |
| 14 | Springfield | $750 |
| 15 | Washington | $750 |
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 | Barrington | $2,190 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $2,100 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $2,100 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $2,060 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $2,015 |
| 9 | Naperville | $1,978 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $1,970 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $1,970 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $1,960 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $1,940 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $1,925 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Highland.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Highland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy, IL | 14.3 mi | $910 | +$70 (+8%) |
| Edwardsville, IL | 19 mi | $1,020 | +$180 (+21%) |
| O Fallon, IL | 20.2 mi | $1,130 | +$290 (+35%) |
| Collinsville, IL | 22.3 mi | $880 | +$40 (+5%) |
| Shiloh, IL | 23.5 mi | $960 | +$120 (+14%) |
| Fairview Heights, IL | 25.8 mi | $1,030 | +$190 (+23%) |
| Swansea, IL | 26.9 mi | $1,225 | +$385 (+46%) |
| Bethalto, IL | 28.5 mi | $840 | — |
| Wood River, IL | 28.7 mi | $840 | — |
| East Alton, IL | 29.2 mi | $840 | — |
| Belleville, IL | 29.3 mi | $873 | +$33 (+4%) |
| Granite City, IL | 30.7 mi | $840 | — |
Studio rent in Highland — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Highland?
As of March 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Highland, Illinois is $840 per month. This is +14% below the citywide median of $979.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Highland?
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 Highland expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Highland's studio median of $840 is +35% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 14th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Highland rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 156 cities in Illinois with studio data, Highland ranks #29 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Highland?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Highland.